Rachel B. Saturn, Esq.
1534 Ravanusa Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89052
Cell: 702-677-1534
rsaturn24@hotmail.com and rachels1@bhhsnv.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Licensed attorney in Nevada, California, Massachusetts, and New York.
 Real estate professional with exceptional negotiation, communication and writing skills.
 Specialties include: contract review and analysis, drafting of contract terms and negotiations; real
estate consulting with background in construction defect litigation; trial attorney with experience
in general liability litigation, insurance coverage issues and insurance defense.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 1990
Honors: G. Joseph Tauro Scholar (Top 25% of Class); Winner of Stone and Esdaile Moot Court
Competitions; American Arbitration Association - Arbitrator & Mediator
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York - B.A. with Distinction in all Subjects, May 1987, G.P.A. - 3.6
Honors: Dean's List: Spring 1986, Fall 1986, Fall 1987; Psi Chi - Psychology National Honor Society
University of Massachusetts at Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
Completed 30 credits towards a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling (1993-1995)
EXPERIENCE
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Henderson, NV, Attorney and Realtor [3/2015 – present]
 Analyzing all documents including offers, counters, inspection reports and appraisals.
 Negotiating exceptional outcomes for sellers, buyers and investors.
 Preparing Comparative Market Analysis reports to aid buyers in determining a purchase price.
 Utilizing my advocacy and legal skills to obtain the results clients seek.
 Researching housing market trends and continually staying abreast of all relevant market data.
 Listing homes, including multi-million dollar homes, and vigorously marketing them to sell.
 Explaining documents to clients to simplify the process of transacting in the real estate market.
Farmers Insurance, Las Vegas, NV, Trial Attorney for Insurance Defense Claims [4/2014 – 3/2015]
 Performed all aspects of litigation - pleadings through jury trials. Case load of eighty active cases.
 Trial attorney. Handled arbitrations, depositions, motions, pleadings, and correspondences.
Angius & Terry, LLP, Las Vegas, NV, Managing Attorney for Business Litigation [5/2013 – 4/2014]
 Represented Homeowner Associations for construction defect litigation.
 Analyzed numerous contracts including homeowner agreements (Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions), reserve studies, expert reports, and defect lists.
 Attended HOA board meetings. Handled general counsel litigation for corporations. Managed
other attorneys, paralegals and staff.
Chad M. Golightly & Associates, LTD, Las Vegas, NV, Managing Attorney for all Litigation and
Claim Negotiations [3/2006 – 5/2013]
 Met with clients and handled personal injury cases from inception to verdict or settlement.
 Analyzed lease agreements and numerous contractual issues related to business ventures.
 Handled personal and commercial contract law cases and insurance coverage issues.
 Negotiated thousands of cases with adjusters to receive optimal settlements.
 Drafted appellate briefs. Attended depositions, court appearances, prepared and argued countless
motions. Was responsible for all aspects of claims including writing demand letters and
negotiating settlements for product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury actions.
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP, Las Vegas, NV, Senior Associate Attorney [6/2004 – 3/2006]
 Handled dozens of employment law, automobile, premises liability, subrogation, construction
defect and product liability cases from initial pleadings though trial.
 Successfully marketed the firm through various organizations to obtain additional clients.
Attended Henderson Chamber and Las Vegas Chamber events to network with business owners
and market the firm to potential clients. Conducted employment law roundtable discussions to
provide information to employers and human resource personnel regarding pre-employment
screening, employment verification, fraud investigation, negligent hiring and training issues.
Lorber, Greenfield, Polito & Pengilly, Las Vegas, NV, Associate Attorney [6/2003 – 6/2004]
 Handled extensive insurance defense caseload of general liability and construction defect cases.
 Worked closely with several insurance companies to defend bad faith claims, fraudulent claims
and to provide coverage opinions. Attended construction defect depositions and court motions
representing builders and developers including Signature Homes.
Corporate Counsel Hollywood Sandwich Company and Per Diem Attorney [1/2000 – 1/2003]
 Covered court appearances in the five boroughs of New York, Westchester, and Rockland County.
 Handled commercial lease and contract negotiations for Hollywood Sandwich Company.
McCarthy, Small & Associates, New York, NY, Associate Attorney [2/1996 – 1/2000]
 Handled hundreds of insurance defense cases as outside trial counsel for Allstate and State Farm
including court appearances for motions and conferences.
 Trial attorney who received defense verdicts, one of which was published in the New York Jury
Verdict Reporter. Attended numerous trials as second chair.
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Associate Attorney [8/1990 – 12/1992]
 Handled extensive caseload involving general liability issues, construction and environmental law
issues as outside counsel for State Farm and Zurich-America.
MEMBERSHIPS
The State Bar of Nevada (Admitted 2003)
The State Bar of California (Admitted 1990)
The State Bar of New York (Admitted 1997)
The State Bar of Massachusetts (Admitted 1993)
Licensed Realtor affiliated with GLVAR and NAR (Admitted 2015)
COURT ADMISSIONS
United States District Court, District of Nevada
United States District Court, Central District of California
United States District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

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    Rachel B. Saturn,Esq. 1534 Ravanusa Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052 Cell: 702-677-1534 rsaturn24@hotmail.com and rachels1@bhhsnv.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  Licensed attorney in Nevada, California, Massachusetts, and New York.  Real estate professional with exceptional negotiation, communication and writing skills.  Specialties include: contract review and analysis, drafting of contract terms and negotiations; real estate consulting with background in construction defect litigation; trial attorney with experience in general liability litigation, insurance coverage issues and insurance defense. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 1990 Honors: G. Joseph Tauro Scholar (Top 25% of Class); Winner of Stone and Esdaile Moot Court Competitions; American Arbitration Association - Arbitrator & Mediator Cornell University, Ithaca, New York - B.A. with Distinction in all Subjects, May 1987, G.P.A. - 3.6 Honors: Dean's List: Spring 1986, Fall 1986, Fall 1987; Psi Chi - Psychology National Honor Society University of Massachusetts at Boston, Boston, Massachusetts Completed 30 credits towards a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling (1993-1995) EXPERIENCE Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Henderson, NV, Attorney and Realtor [3/2015 – present]  Analyzing all documents including offers, counters, inspection reports and appraisals.  Negotiating exceptional outcomes for sellers, buyers and investors.  Preparing Comparative Market Analysis reports to aid buyers in determining a purchase price.  Utilizing my advocacy and legal skills to obtain the results clients seek.  Researching housing market trends and continually staying abreast of all relevant market data.  Listing homes, including multi-million dollar homes, and vigorously marketing them to sell.  Explaining documents to clients to simplify the process of transacting in the real estate market. Farmers Insurance, Las Vegas, NV, Trial Attorney for Insurance Defense Claims [4/2014 – 3/2015]  Performed all aspects of litigation - pleadings through jury trials. Case load of eighty active cases.  Trial attorney. Handled arbitrations, depositions, motions, pleadings, and correspondences. Angius & Terry, LLP, Las Vegas, NV, Managing Attorney for Business Litigation [5/2013 – 4/2014]  Represented Homeowner Associations for construction defect litigation.  Analyzed numerous contracts including homeowner agreements (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions), reserve studies, expert reports, and defect lists.  Attended HOA board meetings. Handled general counsel litigation for corporations. Managed other attorneys, paralegals and staff.
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    Chad M. Golightly& Associates, LTD, Las Vegas, NV, Managing Attorney for all Litigation and Claim Negotiations [3/2006 – 5/2013]  Met with clients and handled personal injury cases from inception to verdict or settlement.  Analyzed lease agreements and numerous contractual issues related to business ventures.  Handled personal and commercial contract law cases and insurance coverage issues.  Negotiated thousands of cases with adjusters to receive optimal settlements.  Drafted appellate briefs. Attended depositions, court appearances, prepared and argued countless motions. Was responsible for all aspects of claims including writing demand letters and negotiating settlements for product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury actions. Morris Polich & Purdy LLP, Las Vegas, NV, Senior Associate Attorney [6/2004 – 3/2006]  Handled dozens of employment law, automobile, premises liability, subrogation, construction defect and product liability cases from initial pleadings though trial.  Successfully marketed the firm through various organizations to obtain additional clients. Attended Henderson Chamber and Las Vegas Chamber events to network with business owners and market the firm to potential clients. Conducted employment law roundtable discussions to provide information to employers and human resource personnel regarding pre-employment screening, employment verification, fraud investigation, negligent hiring and training issues. Lorber, Greenfield, Polito & Pengilly, Las Vegas, NV, Associate Attorney [6/2003 – 6/2004]  Handled extensive insurance defense caseload of general liability and construction defect cases.  Worked closely with several insurance companies to defend bad faith claims, fraudulent claims and to provide coverage opinions. Attended construction defect depositions and court motions representing builders and developers including Signature Homes. Corporate Counsel Hollywood Sandwich Company and Per Diem Attorney [1/2000 – 1/2003]  Covered court appearances in the five boroughs of New York, Westchester, and Rockland County.  Handled commercial lease and contract negotiations for Hollywood Sandwich Company. McCarthy, Small & Associates, New York, NY, Associate Attorney [2/1996 – 1/2000]  Handled hundreds of insurance defense cases as outside trial counsel for Allstate and State Farm including court appearances for motions and conferences.  Trial attorney who received defense verdicts, one of which was published in the New York Jury Verdict Reporter. Attended numerous trials as second chair. Morris Polich & Purdy LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Associate Attorney [8/1990 – 12/1992]  Handled extensive caseload involving general liability issues, construction and environmental law issues as outside counsel for State Farm and Zurich-America. MEMBERSHIPS The State Bar of Nevada (Admitted 2003) The State Bar of California (Admitted 1990) The State Bar of New York (Admitted 1997) The State Bar of Massachusetts (Admitted 1993) Licensed Realtor affiliated with GLVAR and NAR (Admitted 2015) COURT ADMISSIONS United States District Court, District of Nevada United States District Court, Central District of California United States District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York