Attorneys and Staff

Attorneys:

 

Lori Mackey – Legal Assistant / Office Manager

Employed with the firm since October of 2017 /  University of Dubuque (B.S., honors, 2005) / Familiar with general practice of law with emphasis in collections and real estate / Active member of First Baptist Church of Machesney Park since 2008, serving in various positions (Board of Trustees, Volunteer Workgroup, Leadership Council) / Volunteer with Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (RAASE Advocate, 2017 – 2021).

Melani Rose – Reception

Employed with the firm since April 2006 / Previously employed in retail positions, bringing nearly 30 years of customer care experience to the firm / Rockford resident for 30 years, with strong ties and interests in church and family.

Deb Ollmann – Legal Assistant, Belvidere office

Employed with the firm since 2008/ Previously employed for over 25 years with Attorney Stanley A. Hetzler in Belvidere/ Boone County resident for decades with involvement in church and community activities there.

Gail Carter Miller – Senior Legal Assistant (retired)

Employed with the office since 1972 / Rock Valley College (A.A.S., honors, 1972) / Numerous additional courses attended including Rockford College (Dean’s List/Presidential Scholarship), University of Illinois Tax Schools 1995-present, IICLE Enforcement of Judgments, WCBA (real estate, probate, elder law), Winnebago County Association of Legal Secretaries (legal research, county government, real estate, income tax, litigation, worker’s compensation) / Familiar with general practice of law with emphasis in business entities, income tax, probate and estate planning and real estate / Active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, First Baptist Church of Machesney Park (serving in various positions, including Board of Trustees, Recording Clerk and Pastor Search Committee), North Central Baptist Association (Executive Board Member and Director Search Committee), Illinois Baptist Association, Illinois Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU President, 2010 – 2014), and WMU SBC (National-Vice President, 2010 – 2014) / Interests include family, especially grandchildren, event planning and reading.