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<strong>John Bodle</strong><strong>, attorney and counselor at law</strong>

admitted to Kansas bar, 1989

<strong>United States Court of Military Appeals</strong> (1989)

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Employment

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<strong>Harper Law Office, Topeka, Kansas</strong>, 2009 - 2011

Associate attorney in a consumer bankruptcy practice before the Topeka Bankruptcy Court.  Duties included all aspects of handling cases under Chapters 7 &amp; 13, including client counseling, drafting, filing, and prosecuting petitions, schedules, motions, and other pleadings, and appearing at 341 meetings and hearings.  Developed and maintained a comprehensive manual for preparing cases for filing; developed and implemented policies and practices to maximize the effective use of Best Case software throughout the case.

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<strong>Private Practice, Lawrence, Kansas</strong>, 1996 - 2009

A general civil law practice with a heavy emphasis in family law, including divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, and other family law matters.  Occasional real estate and business matters, probate, landlord-tenant, and other civil matters.  Over 500 clients served.

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<strong>Judge Advocate, United States Air Force</strong>, 1989 - 1995

Duties on all assignments (except Area Defense Counsel) included court-martial prosecutions and Alegal assistance@ B providing military members and their dependants with legal consultation and advice about their personal, civil legal matters and affairs.

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<strong><em>509<sup>th</sup> Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri</em></strong><em>, 1992-1995</em>

<strong>Area Defense Counsel</strong>, 1993 - 1995: provided independent legal counsel and defense for military personnel facing adverse administrative action or court-martial.

<strong>Chief of Civil Law</strong>, 1992 - 1993: Advised commanders, coordinated policy, and drafted legal opinions on all aspects of civilian conduct and activities on the installation; conducted training seminars; supervised Administrative Discharge program.

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<strong><em>20<sup>th</sup> Fighter Wing (USAFE), RAF Upper Heyford, England</em></strong><em>, 1989 - 1992</em>

<strong>Chief, Military Law</strong>, 1992: Responsible for all court-martial prosecutions and administrative punishments:  Advised &amp; assisted commanders; drafted charges &amp; specifications; selected &amp; advised prosecuting attorneys; supervised paralegals;  coordinated policy with subordinate units and higher headquarters; coordinated and negotiated with British criminal prosecutors to maximize US jurisdiction.

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<strong>Installation Tax Officer</strong>, 1989 - 1992: Trained, equipped, supplied, advised, and supervised over 100 Unit Tax Advisors, providing assistance to a community of over 50,000 overseas American taxpayers; Instructor, Base Unit Tax Advisors= Course.

<strong>Claims Officer</strong>, 1991-1992: Reviewed all claims for and against the United States government; conducted investigations of complex cases, including medical malpractice and aircraft accidents; supervised four claims adjusters.<em></em>

<strong>Chief of Administrative Law</strong>, 1989 - 1991: Advised commanders of requirements for adverse administrative actions; reviewed actions for legal and factual sufficiency; coordinated policy throughout command.

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<strong>Pre-Lawyer Employment</strong>, 1975 - 1989

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A rich employment history provides a solid Areal-world@ basis for interactions with a broad spectrum of people from all walks of life.  Includes research assistance for tax and evidence law professors, proofreading of scholarly and scientific journals, sales, small business management and ownership (retail), residential rental ownership and management (including repair and remodeling), heavy construction (electrician), quality control, and factory work.

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Education

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<strong>JurisDoctor</strong>                 University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2380

Graduated 1989 in top half of class (GPA = 2.79 / 4.00)
<p align="right">Moot Court Council (Appellate Advocacy instructor)</p>
<p align="right">Claude O. Conkey Merit Scholarship</p>
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<strong>Bachelor of Arts</strong>                                            University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045

<strong>(Linguistics)</strong>                             Graduated 1985 With Distinction (GPA = 3.68 / 4.00)

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Skills

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C         Outstanding interpersonal communication skills

C         Superior writing skills: technical perfection without excess jargon

C         Trained mediator (KBA 40-hour course completed)

C         Computer literate: Best Case, MS Office, WordPerfect, others

C         Victory-oriented litigation with an stellar record:

C         As a prosecutor, 100% conviction rate

C         As a defense attorney, 60% outright acquittal rate

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Published

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C         <em>The Uniform Limited Offering Exemption in Kansas and Missouri</em>

Journal of the Missouri Bar, Vol. 46, No. 5 (July - August 1990)

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<p align="right">résumé of John Bodle, page 2</p>