Opened law practice focusing primarily on bankruptcy and associated legal matters. The goal is to provide individuals and families the peace of mind when dealing with stressful and difficult decisions regarding their home and property. We strive to put the client first, helping to guide them down the legal process path. Caring and understanding is the basis for which we base our practice on.
Since 1996
Since 1997
Since 2010
Since 1996
2011 - Current
Law Office of Dennis Jay Sargent Jr, PLLC
Cary based law pratice focusing primarily on bankruptcy and associtaed legal matters. Other services offered include lease and contract review for the telecommunications industry, basic wills and estate planning.
2006 - Current
SPD Services, Inc.
Launched and operated a business marketing and consulting company. Assisted small business owners in the development of marketing programs to increase sales opportunities and enhance brand awareness. Created marketing collateral and provided fulfillment services.
2009 - 2010
Wireless Facilities, Inc.
Provide legal advisory services as part of reviewing and making recommendations regarding amendments to cellular tower lease agreements for the Sprint Nextel Corporation. Support Clearwire network expansion efforts on Sprint towers, and develop procedures to ensure Sprint entitlements are legally protected to facilitate the timely installation of equipment.
2008 - 2009
TowerCo
Served as the companyâs real estate attorney, reviewing and renegotiating lease agreements for more than 3000 Sprint / Nextel cellular communication towers throughout the US. Provided support to business teams regarding real estate agreements and title issues. Developed and implemented a comprehensive acquisition and review process to successfully acquire and review real estate title reports for all tower sites within 90 days. Conceptualized, implemented, and managed the process of drafting and recording over 1500 Assignment of Lease, Notice of Lease, Memorandum of Lease and other title documents; ensured the companyâs interests were on record in each county where assets were located.
2000 - 2006
SprectraSite Communications, Inc.
Created and managed the contracts and title department for a leading provider of outsourced antenna sites to the wireless communications and broadcast industries in the US. Addressed and prepared 8000+ Assignment of Lease, Notice of Lease, Memorandum of Lease, Easement and other title document requests annually, including the assessment of real estate titles. Provided legal advisory services related to title issues for 7500 communication towers. Managed the integration of three functional business units, successfully reducing headcount from 30 to 10, while maintaining current levels of production. Implemented operational enhancements and updated processing procedures, reducing document cycle times from 72 to less than 36 hours with no increase in headcount and no decrease in productivity. Launched a single point-of-contact pilot program with Verizon Wireless, reducing agreement cycle times to 30 days and substantially increasing customer satisfaction. Recipient of the "Reach" award for outstanding service to sales and two-time winner of divisional "SITE" award for applying the values of Stretch, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Recruited and supervised a team of 12 providing title risk analysis and remediation services for the real estate operations business unit. Assessed risk and issued recommendations regarding real estate title issues. Developed departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel and review procedures to integrate new tower assets into existing portfolio. Negotiated national contracts for surveys and title insurance commitments for 3900+ communication towers located throughout the US; improved data acquisition and drove substantial cost savings owning to national pricing. Developed an Access database to monitor title and survey orders, review project status, and provide notes and document status. Concept was subsequently adopted by IS as a best practice model.
1996 - 2000
Law Office of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
Supervised five direct reports in managing the firm’s real estate department, including preparing and maintaining financial records, government regulatory reporting, and negotiating residential real estate settlements. Developed and implemented marketing plans and identified new business opportunities. Compiled, analyzed, and distributed monthly and yearly metrics relating to department’s performance. Drafted and issued title insurance policies. Successfully increased number of residential real estate settlements by 1000% and consistently met or exceeded established number of real estate settlement and income goals. Planned and coordinated numerous business development activities, including first time homebuyer seminars, trade show booths, and website development, resulting in a substantial improvement to market penetration and increased gross revenues.
1988 - 1991
B.S. | Criminal Justice / Political Science
1992 - 1995
J.D.