My name is S.M. Oliva. I am a freelance web content writer who has been developing and editing blog posts since 2000. My bakcground includes a decade as a paralegal and a non-profit director. Since 2012, I have worked primarily as a web content writer for law firm and business clients.

I am always looking for new opportunties to help improve the quality of independent websites and blogs. Please feel free to contact me to start a conversation on what I can do to help your business.

Professional Experience

Freelance Web Content Writer (2012 - Present)

  • Authored thousands of individual blog posts, landing pages, and feature articles for law firm and law-related business clients
  • Featured projects include ThomsonReuters SuperLawyers, Zip2Tax, and PythonGUIs
  • Edit and publish self-hosted blog, Computer Chronicles Revisited, which reviews the PBS series that aired between 1983 and 2002

Paralegal, John B. Dunn, Attorney at Law (2008 - 2013)

  • Contract paralegal for a solo attorney trust, estate planning, and probate firm in Maryland
  • Drafted trust and estate planning documents. Assisted in the opening, management, and closing of Maryland probate estates
  • Provided general office support, including managing client billing and records

Nonprofit Director, Voluntary Trade Council, Inc. (2003 - 2013)

  • Founded and directed an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization that conducted research into U.S. antitrust laws
  • Oversaw fundraising and administration of the organization. Created, wrote, and edited the organization’s websites and research papers
  • Drafted public comments to the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justices

Paralegal, Verstegen & Fobe (2002 - 2007)

  • Contract paralegal for a solo attorney focused on international trust and estate planning.
  • Drafted trust and estate planning documents.
  • Provided general office support, including managing client billing and records.

Education and Skills

  • B.Sc., Paralegal Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus (2001)
  • 25 years experience blogging
  • 25 years experience legal content writing
  • 15 years experience working with WordPress
  • 10 years experience running Linux-based desktop systems and virtual private servers
  • 5 years experience creating and running static websites using Hugo