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Attorney & Former Fed Law Clerk (J.D. Magna) | Law & English Tutor
Joe F.

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I am an attorney licensed in two U.S. jurisdictions and a former federal-court staff attorney and judicial law clerk. I graduated magna cum laude and ranked eighth in a class of 278 from a reputable U.S. law school, and I also hold a B.A. in English from a top-20 U.S. university. After two years in private practice, I spent eight years serving as a staff attorney (judicial law clerk) in federal court. My work involved legal research, writing and analysis in the areas of bankruptcy law,...

I am an attorney licensed in two U.S. jurisdictions and a former federal-court staff attorney and judicial law clerk. I graduated magna cum laude and ranked eighth in a class of 278 from a reputable U.S. law school, and I also hold a B.A. in English from a top-20 U.S. university. After two years in private practice, I spent eight years serving as a staff attorney (judicial law clerk) in federal court. My work involved legal research, writing and analysis in the areas of bankruptcy law, contracts, commercial law, civil procedure, secured transactions, evidence, and torts.

I also enjoy following constitutional law and would enjoy helping students with concepts involving the First Amendment, equal protection, levels of scrutiny, or tripartite constitutional structure of government.

I served as a teaching assistant in law school for both Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy and have given presentations at professional seminars to attorneys on legal writing, briefing, and procedure. As a result, I may be able to offer helpful insights and feedback that can improve an individual's public speaking, advocacy or writing.

I bring my academic and professional experience to one-on-one or group tutoring using a conversational approach. I will work with law students, pre-law undergraduates, paralegal students, and legal professionals (including lawyers) who need clear, practical guidance or insight.

Sessions will focus on live discussion, hypotheticals, step-by-step explanations, or exam strategies, guided by student needs and preferences, rather than heavy reading or rote memorization. And I will strive to tailor each session to your specific goals and learning pace.

Finally, in some cases in which my approach feels especially well-suited to the student, I will consider tutoring in non-legal areas such as English, writing, grammar, reading comprehension, U.S. government (e.g., tripartite constitutional structure or federalism), business law, or public speaking for students.


Education

Emory University
B.A., English
University of Florida College of Law
J.D.

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: Lower rates are available for subject areas other than law, real estate, and public speaking.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/27/2026

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

I am an attorney, licensed in the U.S., who has studied basic Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. The basics of both subjects are required knowledge for most state bar exams, and I successfully passed two state bar exams on the first attempt, including California’s notoriously difficult exam. I can help Criminal Justice students with introductory criminal law or procedure basics likely covered in foundational undergraduate courses at university or community college. This includes the substantive elements of crimes, basic constitutional rights and procedures, all explained through clear, conversational examples. I focus on introductory and foundational material only; for advanced criminal law or highly specialized constitutional or procedural topics, I recommend consulting your professor or locating a criminal lawyer, law professor, or CJ expert who specializes in the particular area of interest.
Grammar

Grammar

I hold a B.A. in English with Phi Beta Kappa honors and a J.D. magna cum laude, giving me a deep academic foundation in language, writing, and clear communication. As an attorney with years of experience drafting precise legal documents, I am well-qualified to tutor grammar at the basic and intermediate levels for primary, secondary, and post-secondary (college undergraduate) students, ESL learners (with proficiency in spoken English), and various professionals. My sessions focus on straightforward, conversational explanations of grammar rules, sentence structure, punctuation, and clarity, using simple examples and step-by-step practice tailored to each student’s needs and learning pace.
Law

Law

I am an attorney licensed in two U.S. jurisdictions and a former federal-court staff attorney and judicial law clerk. I graduated magna cum laude and ranked eighth in a class of 278 from a reputable U.S. law school, and I also hold a B.A. in English from a top-20 U.S. university. After two years in private practice, I spent eight years serving as a staff attorney (judicial law clerk) in federal court. My work involved legal research, writing and analysis in the areas of bankruptcy law, contracts, commercial law, civil procedure, secured transactions, evidence, and torts. I also enjoy following constitutional law and would enjoy helping students with concepts involving the First Amendment, equal protection, levels of scrutiny, or tripartite constitutional structure of government. I served as a teaching assistant in law school for both Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy and have given presentations at professional seminars to attorneys on legal writing, briefing, and procedure. As a result, I may be able to offer helpful insights and feedback that can improve an individual's public speaking, advocacy or writing. I bring my academic and professional experience to one-on-one or group tutoring using a conversational approach. I will work with law students, pre-law undergraduates, paralegal students, and legal professionals (including lawyers) who need clear, practical guidance or insight. Sessions will focus on live discussion, hypotheticals, step-by-step explanations, or exam strategies, guided by student needs and preferences, rather than heavy reading or rote memorization. And I will strive to tailor each session to your specific goals and learning pace.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As a former teaching assistant in law school for both Appellate Advocacy and Legal Research & Writing, I can help with the basics of persuasive presentation. In law school, I gained extensive experience coaching students on clear oral presentation, persuasive structure, and effective public speaking techniques. I have also presented professional lectures to bankruptcy attorneys on legal writing, briefing, and courtroom procedure, further honing my ability to teach confident and organized public speaking. I am well-qualified to help high-school, college, and professional students improve their public-speaking skills through live practice, constructive feedback, and step-by-step guidance tailored to each student’s specific goals and comfort level.
Real Estate

Real Estate

In law school, I completed coursework in Real Property, Real Estate Finance Law (highest grade in class), Advanced Bankruptcy (highest grade in class), and basic Bankruptcy. This provided a strong academic foundation in real estate law and related legal concepts. After graduating with a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, I passed two state bar exams, which both required real estate law proficiency, and I gained practical experience in real estate during two years in private practice and then eight years as a staff attorney and judicial law clerk in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court, regularly handling deeds of trust, lien priority, and real property contracts in federal proceedings. I am well-qualified to tutor students and professionals on the basic and advanced concepts of real estate law through clear, conversational explanations.
American History
English
Government & Politics
Proofreading
Reading
SAT Writing
Vocabulary
Writing

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