Mikael J.

About Mikael J.

I’m a senior civil‑litigation paralegal and legal strategist with extensive experience supporting attorneys in Virginia Circuit Court, General District Court, and U.S. District Court matters. My work spans commercial and business litigation, contract disputes, real‑property conflicts, tort actions, Federal Tort Claims Act cases, and complex personal‑injury matters.I also serve as the primary point‑of‑contact for three Virginia counties and multiple co‑counsel teams in the national opioid multidistrict litigation and settlement distribution process, coordinating filings, evidence, and inter‑agency communication.My background includes significant experience in land‑use and zoning, including site‑plan review, administrative record development, FOIA strategy, HOA disputes, condemnation and eminent‑domain matters, variances, Special Use Permits, and appeals before Boards of Zoning Appeals. I’m skilled at identifying procedural defects, synthesizing agency comments, and supporting attorneys in challenges involving zoning determinations and local government actions.I manage complex case files, coordinate electronic discovery, prepare litigation calendars, draft pleadings and discovery, and build judge‑ready hearing, deposition, and trial notebooks. I’m experienced in Medicare/Medicaid and ERISA lien resolution, settlement negotiation support, and developing compelling damages narratives.My litigation support has contributed to substantial client recoveries in commercial, tort, and eminent‑domain matters. Earlier in my career, I served as the legal liaison for the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General and the D.C. Public Defender Service.I bring a blend of litigation experience, government coordination, land‑use knowledge, and strategic communication that allows me to operate as a high‑autonomy partner to attorneys, public‑sector clients, and multi‑disciplinary teams.

Experience

1. Litigation Paralegal

   Chap Petersen & Associates, Pllc

   Feb 2018 — Present · Fairfax, VA, US

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Theatre
• Video Editing
• Final Cut Pro
• Video Production
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Film Production
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Wordpress
• Broadcast
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Social Games
• Fetch
• Adobe Photoshop
• Screenwriting
• Editing
• Copywriting
• Storytelling
• Customer Service
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Improvisation
• Canon Dslr
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Marketing
• Short Films
• Nonprofits
• Entertainment
• Microsoft Word
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office