OUR STAFF

Amy Juarez is a legal assistant at the Firm and provides support to the paralegals and attorneys with day-to-day tasks, as well as handling general office and clerical duties.  She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Originally from the Golden State, Amy has lived in Florida since 2001.  In 2013, she graduated with honors from Hodges University where she received her A.S. in Criminal Justice.  When she isn’t working, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter.

Kerri Hart attended Kellogg Community College, where she received her A.S. in Paralegal Studies, and then attended Siena Heights University and earned her B.A. in Public Administration.  She has an extensive claims background in the insurance industry.  Kerri moved from Michigan to Clearwater in 2001, where she earned her B.A. in Theological Studies from Beacon University.  She moved to Naples in 2012, where she worked as a Judicial Assistant for the 20th Judicial Circuit.  

She provides legal support for the paralegals and attorneys with scheduling court appearances, meetings, and facilitating communication with clients.  Kerri enjoys going to the beach and traveling internationally for mission trips.

Susan has an AA in Business Administration. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Susan relocated to Naples, Florida where she began working for the State Attorney’s Office of the 20th Judicial Circuit working in the Misdemeanor Division. Having an avid interest in the law, Susan began her career as a legal assistant and has worked her way up to paralegal. Susan has worked for law firms in Naples and has specialized in civil litigation, although she also has experience in Condominium and HOA law and Immigration law.

Susan provides paralegal support to the Firm’s attorneys and her responsibilities include drafting legal documents, scheduling court appearances and meetings and communication with clients. When not at work, Susan enjoys time with her husband, two dogs and a cat traveling in their RV vacationing, visiting family or attending motorcycle rallies. 

Born and raised in Quincy, FL., Jalisa’s career started as a clerical worker at the 2nd Circuit Public Defender’s Office when she was only 14 years old. She worked there throughout high school and once she graduated, she became a full time legal assistant at the Public Defender’s Office in the criminal trial division. She proved herself to be an intelligent, tech savvy, and reliable leader. In 2016, Jalisa was promoted to Support Staff Supervisor of the Gadsden County Public Defender’s Office, while assisting two felony trial attorneys. She has over 15 years in legal service and experience with the public. Jalisa has an A.S in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security. In 2019, she graduated from Florida State University as a Certified Supervisor Manager and Certified Public Manager of the State of Florida. Jalisa works as a paralegal at the Tallahassee office and assists the attorneys with drafting legal documents, scheduling appearances, depositions, & meetings. In her leisure time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with loved ones, and watching crime-based television shows.