Trina Davidson

Responsible for prosecuting all felony cases within the 16th Circuit Court District of Mississippi, managing large criminal caseloads independently. Interviewed and prepared law enforcement, investigators, and witnesses for trial, participating in plea negotiations. Served as lead counsel in criminal trials, prosecuting hundreds of felony cases and trying numerous jury trials.

Analyzed and researched issues in Social Security adjudication, providing legal advice and assistance to Administrative Law Judges for pre-hearing and post-hearing case development. Drafted comprehensive decisions on hearing requests under the Social Security Act, ensuring rationale addressed applicable statutes, regulations, and agency policies. Reviewed and analyzed remanded decisions to ensure

Prosecuted all misdemeanor cases within the city limits of West Point, Mississippi, managing a large docket and conducting initial appearances, arraignments, and motion hearings. Conducted interviews with victims and witnesses, preparing them for trial. Performed legal research and prepared memorandums of law regarding criminal issues.

Represented clients in family law, criminal law, workers’ compensation, automobile accidents, and personal injury claims, managing cases from initial stages to final disposition. Managed own caseload, conducted client and witness interviews, and engaged in settlement negotiations. Performed legal research for oral arguments and trial preparation, participating in litigation and alternative dispute

Managed approximately 300 child support cases, reviewing files from the Department of Human Services to ensure all pertinent documents were present for prosecution. Conducted investigations to locate non-custodial parents. Prepared petitions to establish paternity and award child support, drafting proposed decrees for Chancellor’s consideration.

Assisted senior attorneys by conducting research on diverse and complex legal issues across various practice areas including family law, criminal law, and civil litigation. Maintained client communication and corresponded with attorneys and judges. Prepared responsive pleadings, drafted discovery documents, memorandums of law, and briefs, and assisted during trial preparation, trials, depositions,

Assisted attorneys by reviewing new cases and developing case theories, interviewing and communicating with clients to gather additional information. Conducted extensive legal research to support case theories and defenses. Prepared appropriate pre-trial motions and pleadings, assisted attorneys during trials and hearings, and prepared objections to pre-sentencing reports.

Assisted attorneys by interviewing clients, managing case files, and performing research in personal injury, automobile accidents, and workers’ compensation cases. Developed case theories, prepared responsive pleadings, discovery documents, pretrial motions, briefs, jury instructions, and appellate briefs.

Managed case files and communicated with adjusters and clients. Performed research and prepared legal memorandums, responsive pleadings, discovery documents, pretrial motions, briefs, jury instructions, and trial outlines. Attended and assisted attorneys in depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trials.

Grade: GPA: 3.30, Academic Dean’s List

Acquired foundational knowledge in legal research, writing, and various legal procedures. Developed skills essential for supporting legal professionals in diverse practice areas.

Grade: Cum Laude, GPA: 3.39

Completed a rigorous curriculum focused on legal theory, practice, and ethics. Gained expertise in various areas of law, preparing for a career as a legal professional.