DEBORAH L.

MAHONEY
1146 ASHLAND
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60202
WORK: 773-430-9188 HOME: 847-563-8586
FAX: 847-580-4959

OBJECTIVE
Senior attorney/accountant with a regional firm that will benefit from an exten
sive employment history of legal management of client wealth planning, hands-on
administration of trust and estates, including investment advice, and preparatio
n of a diverse number of tax returns on a monthly basis.
Representative accomplishments
* Successful admission to three states based on bar results.
* Self-taught on a variety of computer technology, including several tax program
s, stock evaluation, and spreadsheets.
* Well accomplished in filing timely court ordered fiduciary accountings.
* Work autonomously on a daily basis on 1040's, 1041s. 709s. 706s, and establish
ment of private foundations.
* Accomplished independently the closing of 7 probate estate files to bring them
current, including tax preparation.
* Worked skillfully with the IRS on tax audits of others tax returns.
* Proudly avoided any tax audit on federal and state returns I prepared.
* Work closely with small business owners on business succession planning.
* Work with property managers to problem solve and eradicate issues that detract
from the market based potential of the property.
* Across-the-board experience working with real estate brokers, lenders, and mor
tgage brokers on residential and commercial real estate matters.
* Working knowledge of all lender requirements, reading credit reports, and use
creative means to accomplish the best result for all.
* Introduced an organizational system in a law office to reduce claims for malpr
actice.
* Well-situated at public speaking in front of a group through volunteer work an
d professional associations.
* Work well as a team member and independently.
* Well disciplined to run a successful legal office for over 16 years.
Professional history
Owner/Senior Attorney: Successfully run a complicated and highly detailed law pr
actice which focuses on wealth planning, estate and trust administration, taxati
on, business transactional matters, real estate (commercial and residential)
Law offices of Deborah L. Mahoney August 1993 - present
STRENGHTS
Computer literate, proficient in tax preparation, independent and dependable in
all work environments; leadership experience; work and think "outside the box",
prepared and exert effort to remain knowledgeable in new laws and regulations, n
egotiator in disputes, always looking for the best result for all.

EDUCATION
IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law with emphasis on accounting and effective commun
ication through writing and working with experts.
Fairfield University - B.A. Psychology