Linda Odermott RP® is a senior paralegal at Dunn Carney Allen Higgins Tongue LLP in Portland, Oregon where she specializes in Real Property, Land Use, Public Meetings and Public Records. Linda earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from Portland State University; Associate’s Degree from Everest College in Paralegal Studies, and Associate’s Degree from… Continue Reading
Why did you go to Paralegal School?
Ask paralegals why they went to paralegal school and you will get a wide variety of answers. For many, the paralegal profession found them. They were either working in a different capacity at a law firm and realized they were capable of more; or a colleague recognized their potential and urged them to get additional… Continue Reading
Paralegal Profile: Melanie Hicks, CP
Melanie Hicks, CP, is the Owner/Certified Paralegal at Paralegal Solutions, LLC where she specializes in Real Estate and Criminal Law. She has an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and earned her NALA Certification in May 2010. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why did you choose a paralegal career? I always wanted to work in the legal field. I do… Continue Reading
Paralegal Profile: Nicole Martinez
Nicole Martinez is a Paralegal with a Trusts and Estates firm in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from National Paralegal College. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why did you to choose a paralegal career? I started working as a receptionist for a very busy sole practitioner. I enjoyed the work and decided that I… Continue Reading
Paralegal Profile: Kathy Darnell Adams, PLS PP
Kathy Adams is a paralegal with William P. Holley III in Marietta, Georgia where she specializes in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. She is a graduate of the Kennesaw State University Paralegal Program and has earned certifications from NALS: Certified Professional Legal Secretary and Certified Professional Paralegal. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What prompted you… Continue Reading
Michelle Tabb, ACP Receives LAPA Lifetime Achievement Award
“You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.” ~Winston Churchill To be described by a famous Winston Churchill quote is quite an honor but that’s exactly what members of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) did when they awarded Michelle Tabb, ACP the association’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement… Continue Reading
Tina Ziegler, ACP, Named 2016 Robert R. Mills Member of the Year
Tina Ziegler, ACP, was named the 2016 Robert R. Mills Member of the year by the Maricopa County (Arizona) Bar Association (MCBA) at the receny Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon.She is the first non-attorney to receive this award. (Note: Tina is to the right in this picture, holding her award.) Tina is… Continue Reading
Paralegal Profile: Heidi Helstrom, CP
This profile of Heidi Helstrom, CP must begin with Congratulations! Heidi was named 2016 Paralegal of the Year by the San Antonio Paralegal Association and the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas as they celebrated Paralegal Day on October 19th. Heidi Helstrom, CP is a Family Law Paralegal at the Tessmer Law Firm,… Continue Reading
New Court Word Limits – How WordRake Can Help
NOTE: The following information was provided by WordRake, a terrific redaction program. I tried the 15-day free trial and loved it. I encourage you to give it a try in your office. The WordRake weekly newsletter is also very helpful and would be worth subscribing to. More information is available at http://wordrake.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Three days… Continue Reading
Paralegal Profile: Stephanie R. Sterling, TBLS-BCP
Stephanie R. Sterling, TBLS-BCP is a Litigation Paralegal at DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, LLP in Austin, Texas. She specializes in Civil Trial Law, specifically handling complex commercial matters. Stephanie earned an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies with honors from Lamar University, (an ABA approved program) and Bachelors of Science in History with… Continue Reading