Daniel Occena

Experience

1. Founding Attorney

   Occena Law, P.C

   Nov 2009 — Present

   Established Occena Law, which is centered around a specific set of core values (Compassion, Honesty, Reliability, Quality and Fairness) Substantial experience in all aspects of an array of legal matters, such as, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, Family Law and Civil Litigation. Often taking cases from the intake to its final disposition at trial. Accustom to managing a heavy caseload, 50 to 75 active cases at one time. Created and implemented case management protocols that target an efficient process, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring all personnel maximize their potential. This includes, but not limited to: initial client interviews, researching potential claims, developing case strategy, and advising clients on likely outcomes. Constantly developing metrics used to determine inefficiencies and areas for improvement across the firm. Implemented new and improved processes and policies. Lead team to analyze and understand the operational impacts and opportunities for these changes. Steering business plan, while identifying key roadblocks, and solutions. Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. Draft monthly financial reconciliations and forecasts. Oral advocacy and courtroom experience includes: success arguing before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court regarding various issues, significant experience at Administrative hearings, such as, arguing before the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, Department of Unemployment Assistance, substantial amount of experience arguing cases before various judge in Suffolk, Middlesex and Essex County Probate and Family Courts. Established and Strengthened strategic partners with various top real estate firms in Massachusetts, such as, Orlans Moran, LLP. Handling an array of real estate transactions, such as, foreclosure evictions and foreclosures.

Skills

• Divorce Law
• Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Criminal Law
• Bankruptcy
• Social Security Disability
• Oral Arguments
• Criminal Defense