JOSEPH P.

KANIA
10 Deerfield Road | Holmdel, NJ 07733
(201) 213-0064
jk4e7408@westpost.net
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Pennsylvania: Admitted
New Jersey: Admitted
EDUCATION
Widener University School of Law J.D. Awarded May 2009
Wilmington, Delaware
Memberships: Student Bar Association Representative; Health Law
Society; Martin Luther King Semester of Service Scholar; Community
Legal Aid Society; Habitat for Humanity
Saint Joseph's University B.A. Awarded May 2006
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy, International Relations
Volunteer Work: Simpson House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Spring
2005--2006 Taught small groups of senior citizens basic computer
skills.
Ken Crest Transitional Care Facility, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Assisted severely handicapped children with daily activities and
engaged them in otherwise lacking social interaction.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Stratton & Feinstein, P.A. January 2010--Present

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Associate. Appear in the Special Civil Part throughout New Jersey for
collection defense litigation;
Draft pleadings and correspondence; communicate with clients and
opposing counsel; review
files for compliance issues; draft and respond to interrogatories;
negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
The Honorable David B. Rand J.S.C. August 2009--January 2010 Superior
Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Morristown, New Jersey
Judicial Intern. Conducted legal research; drafted legal memorandums
on motions; attended and assisted with trial preparation; discussed
cases and offered recommendations.
Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Summer 2008
Trenton, New Jersey
Grand Jury Unit Legal Intern. Drafted briefs, motions, and a municipal
appeal on behalf of the State of New Jersey; prepared and presented
cases to the grand jury; appeared on behalf of the State at bail
hearings.
Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey, Division of Law Summer
2007
Newark, New Jersey
Professional Boards Prosecution Section Legal Intern. Conducted legal
research and worked under a Deputy Attorney General in matters
relating to the civil prosecution of licensed professionals for
violations of statutes, regulations and standards governing the
practice of professions and occupations in New Jersey.

WORK EXPERIENCE
National Park Service, Gateway National Recreation Area May -
September, 2002-2006
Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Lifeguard. (G.S. 3-5) Performed rescues, first aid, and CPR on an
extremely crowded federal
beach; responsible for the safety of thousands of daily visitors to
the National Park.
References available upon request.