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BRENTLEY CRONQUIST, ESQ.
(336) 583-4565
170 Baynard Road, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
bcronquist14@my.asl.edu
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Highly dedicated, motivated individual with extensive experience in legal research and writing, including preparing
arguments at the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Admitted to the North Carolina Bar. Consistent track record of
innovation, personal productivity improvements, adaptability, development and delivery of services, reporting,
leadership and team coaching. Articulate communicator with innate ability to build productive relationships and
meet critical deadlines in fast-paced, high growth environments.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
v Law Journal (Exec Editor)
v Leadership & Motivation
v Highly Adaptable, Energetic Worker
v Westlaw and LexisNexis
v Exceptional Legal Writer &
Researcher
v Regulatory Compliance v Team/Client Relationship Building v Policies and Procedures
v Excellent Communicator v Criminology/Sociology Background v Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Superior Court for Buncombe County, Asheville, NC 28801
Judicial Law Clerk for the 28
th
Judicial District Superior Court, July 2016 – Present
Primary law clerk for Hon. Marvin P. Pope and assisted other Superior Court Judges. Legal research and
writing on several complex areas of the law. Drafted numerous legal memoranda. Drafted several Orders.
Assisted in Judges’ preparation for motions hearings and for trial. Observed court proceedings. Researched
and drafted a proposal for anonymous jurors. Attended luncheons with Pisgah Legal Services. Attended
Veterans’ Treatment Court meetings and Veterans’ Treatment Court. Analyzed several Motions for
Appropriate Relief and researched the relevant laws/statutes. Worked with virtual court.
Law Office Of Thomas Maronick Jr., LLC, Baltimore, MD 21201
Law Clerk/Paralegal, February 01, 2015 – July 01, 2016
Gained experience with criminal law, traffic law, civil law, Bankruptcy, personal injury and family law matters.
Interviewed, trained and supervised interns. Drafted the Pre-Hearing Report for the EEOC regarding Kerriem
v. FBI and USDOJ on racial and gender discrimination. Drafted legal memoranda for State v. Roa regarding
unlawful police stop not supported by articulable facts; State v. Briddell regarding unlawful search of
Defendant’s person; State v. Purnell regarding constructive possession of dangerous controlled substance;
State v. Dennis regarding Abuse of Discretion and violation of Brady; Abushkhadem v. Southwest Airlines Co.
regarding racial profiling; Tamalavicz regarding lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. Drafted
the complaint and demand letter for Abushkhadem v. Southwest Airlines Co. and for Muhamad v. Virginia
Surgery Associates. Drafted Motions to Suppress, Motions to Dismiss Without Prejudice, Motions for
Discovery, Motions for Modification and/or Reductions, Motions for Continuance and others. Managed the
Law Office’s client and court calendar. Observed hearings in Baltimore District Courts and Baltimore City
Circuit Court. Conducted initial intake on prospective clients. Handled accident cases up to settlement.
Prepared and filed expungements. Prepared financial and health care powers of attorney. Interviewed intern
candidates. Received and processed credit card payments. Electronic Filing of various documents.
Kelly Law Registry, Washington, DC 20005
Document Reviewer, October 07, 2014 – December 17, 2014
Reviewed ample documents regarding real estate matters to determine if relevant to our case. Edited
documents and performed quality control of the documents. Followed Client’s instructions.
Synergy Legal Staffing, Washington, DC 20005
Document Reviewer, September 01, 2014 – October 01, 2014
Reviewed documents to determine if relevant to our case. Exercised judgment regarding if
documents were privileged. Became familiar with various document review programs.

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North Carolina Department of Justice, Raleigh, NC 27699
Summer Intern, Victims and Citizens Services Section, May 01, 2013 – August 10, 2013
Assisted Director in preparation for oral argument before North Carolina Court of Appeals in State v.
Packingham. Researched constitutional issues surrounding North Carolina’s law that bans registered sex
offenders from social networking sites. Prepared and served as judge in moot court. Researched and drafted
a brief in State v. Hart. Researched and drafted a response to a petition for discretionary review in State v.
Brown. Assisted in the research and drafting of a brief in State v. Ownbey. Completed research projects on
human trafficking and cyber-bullying. Witnessed arguments at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and
District Court. Witnessed a Worker’s Compensation hearing. Director asked me to work remotely during my
third year of law school on a memorandum regarding Internet safety.
Public Defender’s Office, Durham, NC 27702
Summer Intern, July 07, 2012 – August 10, 2012
Researched clients’ cases and prepared questions to ask clients during interviews. Performed
extensive legal research regarding criminal matters. Observed many courtroom proceedings
including trials. Interviewed several inmates at the Durham County Detention Center. Visited
psychiatric wards in North Carolina to interview patients and inform them of their legal rights.
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Durham, NC 27701
Summer Intern, May 01, 2012 – July 01 – 2012
Educated clients on their legal rights. Interviewed clients and drafted numerous legal documents including
wills, motions, leases and demand letters. Researched and prepared legal memoranda. Participated in a
brief in Bass v. U.S. Bank where we successfully argued that U.S. Bank was not the legal holder of a
promissory note, thus lacked authorization to foreclose on Bass’s property. Participated in a community
outreach program for low income individuals, in Oxford, North Carolina. Assisted clients by helping them
maintain their status as a benefits recipient for federal benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental
Security Income, Medicare, Medicaid, and others.
Wake County District Attorney’s Office, Raleigh, NC 27601
Non-Paid Summer Intern, May 01, 2010 – August 10, 2010
Drafted and mailed subpoenas. Viewed courtroom proceedings in domestic violence court and juvenile court.
Closely observed the daily duties of assistant district attorneys.
EDUCATION
Appalachian School of Law, Grundy, VA 24614
Degree: Juris Doctor; May, 2014
Additional Degree: Juris Master’s Degree; March, 2014
GPA: 3.05. Executive Editor of the Appalachian Natural Resources Law Journal. Earned the Outstanding Editor
Award. Vice President of Phi Alpha Delta. Awarded as Kaplan’s Class Leader. Obtained my Third Year Practice
Certificate. Participated in an alternate dispute resolution mock mediation contest. Member of ASL Cares.
Member of the Criminal Law Society.
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695
Degree: B.S. Criminology/ Minor: Political Science; May 2011
Cum Laude graduate with a 3.4 grade point average. Strengthened leadership skills by
completing a professional development course. Member of Taylor’s Sociology Club.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ INTERESTS/ HOBBIES
Community Involvement
Animal adoption fair volunteer, 2011 – 2014
Animal shelter volunteer, 2011 – 2014
Criminal Law Society Barrister’s Ball volunteer, 2013
Halloween Carnival Volunteer, 2011 – 2014
Law Blog Writer for Law Blog Writers, LLC, 2014 – Present
Law School Luau volunteer, 2012
Natural Resources and Energy Law Symposium volunteer/participant, 2013
Phi Alpha Delta Dodge Ball Tournament volunteer, 2012
Putting for a Prize participant and winner, 2013
Recreation Basketball Player, 1996 – 2004
Remote Area Medical Clinic volunteer, 2011 – 2014

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Interests/ Hobbies
Basketball, hiking, camping, bowling, drawing, golfing, lifting weights, running, swimming, traveling and writing.
LinkedIn
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