Bob Schwartz
Attorney
Azarel Medina
Attorney
EDUCATION
South Texas College of Law August 2020 – May 2023
Juris Doctorate
The University of Texas at Austin August 2015 - May 2019
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Business
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Texas Bar License October 2023
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Certified Mediator May 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Porter Law Firm August 2023 – Present
Attorney – HOA Division
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Represent multiple Homeowners Associations throughout the Houston metropolitan area in litigation and as general counsel.
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Enforce Association’s assessment collection and deed restriction violations through judicial proceedings.
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Attend hearings and foreclosure sales on behalf of the Association.
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Read, review, and occasionally revise the Association’s governing documents to assist in legal opinions or ensuring compliance with the Texas Property Code.
SOS Realty January 2023 – July 2023
Executive Assistant
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Research potential investment properties across the Houston Metropolitan area.
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Draft proposal letters to potential clients and owners of properties.
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Design ad campaigns for properties and market them according to the desired audience.
Christian Levine Law Firm October 2022 – January 2023
Legal Clerk
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Drafted and edited transactional documents for different types of real estate transactions.
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Sift through extensive discovery documents and provide my findings to the attorneys.
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Acted as a Spanish translator for clients in preparation for depositions and other litigation proceedings.
The Webster Law Firm May 2021 – October 2022
Lead Legal Clerk
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Oversaw three other law clerks as well as aided and supported attorneys with everyday tasks.
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Executed legal research then provided memorandums to attorneys on various legal topics.
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Reviewed and filed client records for on-going pharmaceutical class action lawsuits.
C&R Pharmacy April 2019 - August 2020
Marketing Manager
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Created advertising campaigns to increase foot traffic in the pharmacy.
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Built connections with the local community through community outreach events.
Epic Entertainment April 2017 - March 2020
Kazoo the Dragon (Mascot)
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Traveled across the nation performing motivational shows that educate children on life lessons such as anti-bullying, test prep, etc.
Hidalgo County District Attorney Office May 2018 - August 2018
Spring Intern
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Assisted the District Attorney with any daily tasks such as receiving and filing cases from police departments throughout Hildalgo County.
State Capitol of Texas April 2017 - September 2017
Legislative Aide for Representative Armando Martinez of District 39
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Sent out public service announcements in the Rio Grande Valley on prohibitory celebratory gunfire.
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Received and documented phone calls from concerned constituents.
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