Patricia H.

Hoover, Esquire
(724) 709-9628 pattihoover@verizon.net www.patriciahoover.com
SKILLS &
ABILITIES

EDUCATION

LEGAL
EXPERIENCE

Analytic thinker with exceptional writing, research, and presentation skills

Collaborative worker, also comfortable working independently as result of superior work ethic
Comprehensive background in instructional and curriculum design
Experience with Microsoft Suite, GIS, Greenbriar deed plotting software, and various legal
research databases
Extensive experience conducting legal research in the regulatory, title, oil and gas industries
MASTER OF ARTS, HEALTHCARE ETHICS
Duquense University, Pittsburgh, PA
GPA: 3.9/4.0

December, 2015
(Anticipated)

JURIS DOCTORATE
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated cum laude, GPA: 3.2/4.0

June, 2012

MASTER OF EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
GPA: 3.7/4.0

August, 1984

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BIOLOGY

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
GPA: 3.2/4.0

May, 1983

TITLE ABSTRACTOR
Holland Services, various Pennsylvania and Ohio counties

March, 2013
March, 2015

Experienced in both Pennsylvania and Ohio title abstracting

Organized results to produce chain of title for surface and all mineral
rights utilizing Microsoft Excel
Performed in-depth research on public documents, deeds, and judicial
proceedings to trace ownership rights
Quickly assumed role of primary consultant for difficult parcels

LAW CLERK INTERN

Court of Common Pleas, Beaver, PA

September, 2012
March, 2013

Assisted other Common Pleas judicial clerks with legal and administrative
matters
Completed research on statute of limitations for county cases; compiled
findings into material presented to Hon. C. Gus Kwidis
Drafted case summaries for civil cases and family custody actions
Internship involved criminal law, family law, personal injury actions, and
PFA orders

LEGAL INTERN, MEDICAL DEVICES DIVISION

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, White Oak, MD

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Assisted with creation of database for FDA human trial compliance

Collaborated on a diverse team of interdisciplinary professionals
In-depth research on pharmaceutical trials and government regulations for labeling of
medical devices

SALT AND LIGHT HOMESCHOOL CO-OP

Teacher, Industry, PA

PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT

September, 2002
May, 2011

Aligned and created instructional materials to Pennsylvania state

educational standards
Developed curricula and taught numerous middle and high school
science and fine arts courses for grades 6 12
Simultaneously educated own children in all Pennsylvania required courses,
grades K 12

PRE-MARRIAGE PREPARATION AND HOMESCHOOL TASK FORCES

Leader, Author, Member, Pittsburgh, PA

June, 2012
August, 2012

May, 1998
May, 2004

Leader: Cooperating with Pastors Subcommittee

Worked with parents, pastors, and bishops to create first national
Catholic policy on homeschooling
Created scientific classes regarding guidelines for marriage; presented to teachers,
seminarians, priests, and bishops
Developed, produced, and implemented unique program to train
adults as leaders of pre-marriage classes in conformity with diocesan
standards
Developed curriculum particular to Pittsburgh for national fertility
method

Admitted, Pennsylvania Bar Association, June, 2013

American Association of Professional Landmen, member, working towards
Registered Landman Certification
American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Basic Mediation Certification, State of Pennsylvania
Health Law Society, Duquesne University School of Law

AWARDS

Effie Solomon Memorial Scholarship

American Association of University Women, Beaver County Branch
CALI Award for writing in Law and Medical Ethics
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
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