BROOKE A. BOHLKE
Legal Experience
Callister & Associates 2009 - present
Callister & Reynolds September 2004 - 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada
Associate attorney spearheading the prosecution, defense, and management of over two hundred complex civil litigation cases in the fields of: business litigation, construction law, contract disputes, real estate disputes, insurance subrogation and appeals. Personally has a large book of business in insurance subrogation. Able to handle an extremely large case load. Currently acts as managing associate over two attorneys, two law clerks, and ten litigation secretaries/staff. Participates in all aspects of pre-trial litigation and trial, including but not limited to: drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and providing oral argument to the court at hearings and trial. Specialty is obtaining ex-parte temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in complex fast paced cases. Primarily practices in the Clark County Eighth Judicial District Court and U.S. District of Nevada, Federal Court.
The Galliher Law Firm August 2004 Las Vegas, Nevada
Researched and wrote memorandum regarding the duty of care a health club owes to an invitee.
Salvatore D. Palombo & Associates August 2003-December 2003 Center Line, Michigan
Researched and analyzed codes, statutes, case law, depositions and trial transcripts to draft motions in preparation for successful trials and settlements. Drafted complaints daily, citing several avenues for recovery. Prepared case-specific outlines highlighting potential witness inconsistencies to assist attorneys in taking depositions. Regularly participated in review of cases and potential avenues of litigation with clients.
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office May 2003-August 2003 Jackson, Michigan
Assistant prosecuting intern handling district and juvenile court. Conducted countless preliminary exams, bench trials, and three jury trials for an assortment of cases with little to no supervision. Composed five appellate briefs on various issues dealing with parental termination rights, premeditation, sentencing guidelines, and the Michigan Court Rules.
Education
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
JD May 2004
ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Spring 2004
Brief writer and oralist
Author of: “The Devastating Effects of Child Neglect in Nevada”
Participated in School Wide Oral Argument Competitions in Spring 2002, Fall 2002
Client Counseling Competition Finalist, Spring 2002
Student Bar Association: 2L Representative, Peer Partners Chair
Wayne State University School of Law
Visiting Student Fall 2003
Wayne State Moot Court Team, Fall 2003
University College of London
London Summer Legal & Parliamentary Studies Abroad Program 2002 through legal studies from the University of Miami School of Law
Studied Mass Media Law and Cyber Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Political Science, 1997-2001
Deans Honor List 1999, 2000, 2001
Admissions and Associations:
Nevada State Bar, April 20, 2005; Virginia State Bar, November 1, 2004
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