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Curricula Vitae
of
Benjamin V. Platon
II
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Professional
experience
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Law
Office of Benjamin V. Platon II 1997 –
Present
Attorney
at Law
Sacramento, CA
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Provide clients legal
counseling, representation & transactional legal services in
matters
of Estate Planning including preparation of their Wills, Trusts
& Special Needs Trusts. Represent clients in Probate Court,
including the probate of a decedent's estate or will, as well as
guardianship or conservatorship actions. Counsel and Represent
Successor Trustees in Trust Administration/Termination. Provide
service or represent clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution
including Mediation or Arbitration.
University
of Northern California 2004
– Present
Lorenzo
Patino School of Law
Professor
Sacramento, CA
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Professor of Contracts.
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ARBITRATIONWORKS,
Inc. 1997 – 2004
Operations
Manager
Sacramento,
CA
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Responsible for the daily
operations of California's leading provider of construction
industry dispute resolution services. Train staff and
independent ADR professionals in alternative dispute resolution
principles and processes. Work with the California
Contractors State License Board and various offices of the
Attorney General in the administration and enforcement of the
CSLB's innovative arbitration program.
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Arbitration
& Mediation International 1996
– 1997
Case
Manager
Sacramento,
CA
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Administration of
arbitration and mediation services for the California
Contractors State License Board Arbitration Program, The
California Youth Authority Ward Grievance Process and various
private parties and entities. Acted as the "court
clerk" for the parties, their attorneys and the appointed
arbitrator/mediator in the resolution of disputes.
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United
States Air Force Reserves 1984
– 2000
Technical
Sergeant, Squadron Safety NCO, 7-level Avionics Technician
Travis
AFB,
CA
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Primary
duty was to train squadron personnel in AFOSH, OSHA, CalOSHA,
EPA and CalEPA practices and standards. Responsible for
inspection of work areas for safety and environmental hazards.
Investigated and provided detailed reports on safety hazards and
mishaps. Implemented preventive/corrective safety procedures.
Maintained avionics systems of C-141, C-5a and C-5b aircraft,
provided OJT and supervised work teams during accelerated
maintenance in critical situations. Served on active duty during
Operation Desert Storm 1991
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Volunteer
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University
of Northern California 1995
– 1996
Lorenzo
Patino School of Law
Unlawful
Detainer Clinic Volunteer Counselor
Sacramento,
CA
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In conjunction with
Voluntary Legal
Services Program of Northern California, assisted low-income tenants in
the preparation and filing of an answer to an Unlawful Detainer
Summons and Complaint. Assisted tenants in preparing for U.D.
hearing. Assisted in settling disputes between tenants and
landlords. Member of the Clinic Steering Committee.
Voluntary
Legal Services Program of Northern California 2005-2006
Debt
Collection Clinic Counselor
Sacramento,
CA
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qualified, low-income clients in managing and disputing debt
collections actions against them.
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Education
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University
of Central Missouri
1977 – 1981
(Central
Missouri State University)
Warrensburg,
MO
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration
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US
Air Force Technical and Professional Training 1984 – 1996
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Electronics, Avionics, Leadership, Management and Safety,
NCO Academy
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University
of Northern Califonia
1993 – 1997
Lorenzo
Patino School of Law
Sacramento,
CA
Juris Doctorate
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UNC Board of Trustees
Service Award 1997, Student Bar Association President, Treasurer
and Class Senator. UNC-LSNC Unlawful Detainer Clinic Volunteer and Steering
Committee.
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Achievements
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USAF Achievement Medal w/ 1
device; National Defense Service Medal (Operation Desert Storm);
USAF Longevity Service Ribbon w/ 1 device; Armed Forces Reserve
Medal; USAF Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 devices; Certificate
of Achievement 1994, 1995, 1996 (Excellent Mishap Prevention
Program); Various certificates and letters of appreciation for
military service.
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Professional
memberships
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State Bar of California SBN: 192610
Admitted to practice before the Courts
of California and the Federal District Court, Eastern District.
Sacramento County Bar Association
Member, State Bar Trusts & Estates
Section
Member, SCBA Probate and Estate Planning
Section
Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
SCBA Attorney-Client Fee
Arbitration Panel
SCBA
Construction Law Section, Chair 2004-2005
Board of Directors, UNC, Lorenzo Patino School of Law Alumni
Association, Secretary 2004-2005
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