1. DOUGLAS E. ROBINSON
14 Drumlin Road Westport, CT 06880 NY 10583 douglas_e_robinson@yahoo.com
(914) 262-4156
ATTORNEY
Experienced attorney with broad commercial litigation experience in state and federal
court handling all aspects of often complex litigation practice from commencement to
resolution. Big picture vision, adept at early identification of key issues and focusing litigation
strategy accordingly. Artful legal writer, able to frame arguments and dispose of majority of
cases efficiently.
Able to handle a diverse range of case types including all manner of commercial and
business to business litigations. Excellent negotiation skills. Team player but able to work
autonomously. Excellent knowledge of New York practice.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Commercial Litigation, Resolution of Complex Disputes, Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Legal Writing. Innovative Problem Solver.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fishman & Decea, LLC, Armonk, NY. Lead Attorney (3/2014 to 9/2015)
Boutique law firm representing commercial entities in complex commercial disputes.
Successfully litigated often complex cases in state, federal and bankruptcy court, direct junior
associate and support staff in every aspect of case handling, devise and implement case strategy,
manage case flow, conduct electronic research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs and appeals,
prepare witness for and conduct depositions, appearances in state and federal court. Point of
contact with clients.
Daniels Norelli Scully & Cecere, P.C. Carle Place, NY. Chief Compliance
Officer/Litigation Attorney (Contract Position)
Large creditor’s rights firm representing institutional lenders and creditors.
In charge of “unsettleable” high-end commercial, cases, devise aggressive litigation strategy to
move case to resolution via dispositive motion or trial. Created risk assessment of all firm
practices and implemented broad changes to reduce FDCPA violations.
Encore Capital Group, Newark, NJ. In-House Counsel (2012 to 2013)
Nation’s largest publicly traded debt buyer.
Helped launch in-house legal department in New York City, created summary judgment motion
for statewide use. Introduced nascent practice to judges. Guided litigation strategy boro by boro,
judge by judge. Promoted to lead litigation attorney. Interviewed/hired staff. Reviewed junior
associates work product.
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2. Robinson
P. 2
Private Practitioner, Stamford, CT (2010 to 2015). Litigated matters on behalf of exotic
automobile leasing company ($150,000+), well known New York City business advisory service
and other commercial entities in NY and CT. Hired out as per diem by selected attorneys on
variety of cases to appear in state and federal courts. Resolved vast majority of cases.
Lathrop & Gage, LLP, New York, NY. Attorney (2005-2009) (Practice Area Sold to Slater,
Tenaglia, Fritz & Hunt, P.A., New York, NY (2009-2010)
Top 200 Regional Firm with 450 attorneys and offices in 7 states.
Lead attorney in New York office of busy commercial litigation department representing broad
array of commercial clients such as Brinks, Maersk Lines and the New York State Insurance
Fund in state and federal court. Known as the go-to person to resolve extremely contentious
disputes by devising creative out-of-the-box settlement solutions. Organized and responded to
all R.F.P.’s. Draft opinion letters, prepare monthly budget reports and projections, supervise
paralegals, and interact with outside counsel.
• Increased volume of cases firm was able to handle by 30% by forming out motions.
• Educated attorneys and support staff in out of state offices on New York Practice.
• Conducted semi-annual mock trials and litigation preparedness seminars for risk managers
in the U.S. and Canada.
Platzer, Swergold, Karlin, Levine Goldberg, Jaslow, New York, NY (2001-2005)
Creditor’s rights firm representing large and mid-sized lenders and lessors.
Lead attorney, supervised 10 attorneys and 10 support staff, point of contact for outside counsel
across the country. Represented Citibank, Chase, AIG, CIT and HSBC.
• Highest revenue period in firm history three years in a row during tenure as lead attorney.
• Trained, mentored and supervised associates and paralegals on litigation techniques.
Marketed law firm at industry functions. Reduced employee turnover dramatically.
• Orchestrated large scale litigation strategy for hundreds of lease finance cases throughout
the state, gained precedence which was used to force settlements on hundreds of cases on
favorable terms to the creditor.
EDUCATION & BAR ADMISSIONS:
Juris Doctor
New York Law School
Bachelor of Arts
West Virginia University
Member New York State Bar
Southern & Eastern Federal District Courts
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