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MICHAEL R. NEVAREZ
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El Paso Lawyer - Mr. NevarezMichael R. Nevarez
Attorney at Law

Education:

Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctor (1980)
University of Texas, Bachelor of Arts (Economics) (1977)

Courts:

Texas Supreme Court
United States Bankruptcy Court – New Mexico
United States Bankruptcy Court – Western District of Texas
United States District Court – New Mexico
United States District Court – Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court – Northern District of Texas
United States District Court – Southern District of Texas
United States District Court – Western District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Bar Associations:

American Bar Association
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Bar Association of the Tenth Federal Circuit
El Paso Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
State Bar of Texas

Associations:

American Bankruptcy Institute
Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
National Association of Consumer Advocates

EXPERIENCE:

(2008 – Present)
Lawyers at The Nevarez Law Firm
El Paso, TX
Attorney and Counselor at Law

In business and Government Contract matters, Michael R. Nevarez assists small businesses with assorted legal matters, including providing legal advice and assistance to businesses seeking to form business entities, desiring assistance under Small Business Administration programs, and competing for and performing Federal, State and local contracts.

In real estate and construction matters, Michael R. Nevarez prepares loan documents for residential closings, and represents clients on matters relating to commercial real estate development and construction litigation.

In bankruptcy and debt collection matters, Michael R. Nevarez advises and represents individuals and small businesses in various debt collection and bankruptcy matters.

(1997 – 2008)
De Novo Litigation Support Services, Inc.
San Francisco, CA

Vice President of Operations, Secretary and General Counsel

Michael R. Nevarez was in charge of corporate legal decisions, and supervising all litigation support operations in Federal contract disputes involving services, supplies, building construction and repair, and ship repair and ship building.

(1992 – 1997)
U.S. Navy, Office of General Counsel,
Office of Litigation, Western Division, San Bruno, CA
Trial Attorney/Small Business Liaison

As Trial Attorney, Michael R. Nevarez was in charge of defending and prosecuting contract claims filed under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 for increased direct and indirect costs involving supplies, services, building construction, maintenance and repair, and ship repair/ship building.

(1982 – 1992)
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of General Counsel,
National Headquarters, Procurement Law Division,
Washington, D.C.
Contracts Attorney/Trial Attorney

As Contracts Attorney, Michael R. Nevarez was routinely involved in the preparation, review, approval, negotiation, award and termination of contracts relating to services, supplies, building construction, repair and maintenance, ship repair and ship building, fixed and rotary aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair, and some major systems.

As Trial Attorney, Michael R. Nevarez was in charge of defending and prosecuting contract claims filed under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 for increased direct and indirect costs involving building construction, maintenance and repair, ship repair and ship building, and fixed and rotary aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. Michael R. Nevarez was also responsible for defending the Government’s position in bid protest cases before the agency and the GAO.

(1980 – 1982)
Harmon, Wilmot & Spaulding, P.C.
Washington, D.C.
Associate Attorney

In small business matters, Michael R. Nevarez was responsible for advising and representing small businesses, forming business entities, and preparing and processing SBA applications for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(A) Business Development, Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), SBA 7(a) loans and SBA Surety Bond Guarantees.

In real estate and construction matters, Michael R. Nevarez was responsible for the preparation of loan documents for residential closings, and legal documents relating to commercial real estate development and construction.

In family law matters, Michael R. Nevarez was responsible for advising and representing clients in various legal matters relating to divorce, custody, landlord-tenant relations, consumer affairs, bankruptcy, immigration, insurance, contracts, and wills and trusts.

(1978 – 1980)
U.S. Small Business Administration, National Headquarters,
Office of General Counsel, Office of Litigation,
Washington, D.C.
Law Clerk

In Bankruptcy matters, Michael R. Nevarez revised and updated the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) changes mandated by the Bankruptcy
Reform Act of 1978 for all Headquarters, District And Regional Offices, and monitored all activities of the District And Regional Offices concerning the SBA’s interests in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings.

In SBA lending activities, Michael R. Nevarez served as the Headquarters Hispanic contact for Small Business matters involving Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(A) Businesses, Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), SBA 7(a) loans and SBA Surety Bond Guarantees.

In litigation matters, Michael R. Nevarez was charged with preparing motions and legal memorandum for litigation involving the U.S. Small Business Administration so as to enforce statutory and regulatory compliance, bankruptcy, debt collection, and debarment and suspension in various SBA programs.

West El Paso, TX Office

(By appointment only) 7362 Remcon Circle El Paso, Texas 79912 Telephone: (915) 225-2255

Facsimiles: (915) 584-8024

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 12247 El Paso, Texas 79913-0247 Telephone: (915) 225-2255

Facsimiles: (915) 584-8024

East El Paso, TX Office

(By appointment only) 2300 George Dieter Drive El Paso, Texas 79936 Telephone: (915) 225-2255

Facsimiles: (915) 584-8024

AUSTIN TX OFFICE

501 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701

DALLAS TX OFFICE

Republic Center 325 N. St. Paul Street Dallas, Texas 75201

HOUSTON TX OFFICE

Pennzoil Place 700 Milam, Houston, TX 77002

ALBUQUERQUE NM OFFICE

500 Marquette Avenue Albuquerque New Mexico 87102

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