Paralegals
Paralegals play an important role in Heyl Royster's ability to provide high-quality legal services cost-effectively. They are integrated into case teams, have a high degree of subject matter expertise, and interface with many of our clients on a day-to-day basis.
Paralegal
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Theresa Peverly
- Veteran paralegal with nearly three decades of experience
- B.S., Illinois State University, Speech Communications, summa cum laude, with Honors
- Passion for guiding case teams through e-discovery and complex civil litigation
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Lanette Anzalone
- Paralegal Certificate from the American Institute of Paralegal Studies
- More than two decades of paralegal experience
- B.S., Missouri State University, Marketing
- Rewarding retail management background
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Alyssa Boulanger
- B.S., Southern Illinois University, Paralegal Studies & English, Pre-Professional Specialization, summa cum laude
- Music enthusiast & former Marching Saluki
- Based in the firm's Edwardsville office
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Dawn Clark
- 20-year career in insurance defense litigation
- Supports case teams through the life cycle of a case, including trial or settlement
- Assists in Discovery, Medical Evaluation, and Expert Retention
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Jacob Detrempe
- Vast experience in record collection and review
- Adept at e-discovery and forensic collection of electronic evidence
- Joined the firm in 2004
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Kathy Filarski, RN, BSN
- Accomplished and extensive nursing career
- B.S.N., Governors University
- Based in the firm's Peoria office
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Brian Gillette
- Over a decade of paralegal experience
- B.S., UW-Whitewater, Psychology
- Rockford native and travel enthusiast
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Sherri Harding
- Extensive experience in collecting and analyzing medical records
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Illinois and Missouri court systems
- Successful insurance defense career
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Suzanne Hoerr, RN, BSN
- Notable nursing career spanning more than two decades
- Focus on medical malpractice matters
- B.S.N., Lewis University
- Penchant for medical research and causation
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Stephanie Ishmael
- Dynamic paralegal with a decade of litigation experience
- American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certificate
- Based in the firm's Peoria office
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Lisa Jeter
- Extensive experience in the legal industry
- 20+ years of focus on asbestos litigation
- Assisted in the firm's expansion to the Chicago market
- Affinity for witness investigation via social media
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Mary Ann McPherson
- Significant paralegal career spanning over 20 years
- Special interest in medical record review
- Raised in a military family with both parents serving in WWII
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Kelli Pence
- Dedicated paralegal career with more than 25 years of practice
- A.A.S., Belleville Area College, Paralegal
- Based in the firm's Edwardsville office
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Brittany Perez
- B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Administrative Justice and Legal Studies
- Forensic Investigation intern
- Parkland College Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductee
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Karen Powell
- Seasoned legal professional with more than 35 years of paralegal experience
- Focused on insurance defense with a passion for medical malpractice and civil rights litigation
- Assisted in cross-over, implementation, and training of firm technology platforms
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Vanessa Powell
- Veteran civil litigation paralegal with more than three decades of experience
- Outdoor enthusiast and nature lover
- Experienced small business owner and certified tanning consultant
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Andrea Reed
- B.S., Eastern Illinois University, Family and Consumer Sciences
- A.A., Lewis and Clark Community College, Paralegal Studies
- Affinity for background and social media investigation
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Diane Sallis
- 15+ years of paralegal experience in Workers' Compensation
- B.S., Judson University, Criminal Justice
- A.A., Rockford Business College, Paralegal Studies
- Inducted into Lamdal Epsilon Chi (LEX) National Honor Society of Paralegal Studies Class of 2007
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Vicki Schumacher
- Veteran paralegal with more than four decades of experience
- A.A., Southern Illinois University
- Healthcare Risk Management Certificate
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Lacey Sheppard
- 15+ years of experience in asbestos litigation
- Special interest in witness investigation
- Small business owner
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Melissa Summers
- A.A.S., Paralegal Certification
- Certificate of Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
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Brian Tuck
- United States Army Veteran
- B.A., Western Illinois University, Broadcasting
- Illinois Central College, Paralegal Certificate
- Extensive experience in railroad and healthcare litigation
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Kelly VanLandeghem
- Over a decade of paralegal experience in several areas of law
- J.D., Michigan State University
- Focused on transactional law with a passion for real estate and corporations
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Sarah Welch
- Over a decade of paralegal civil litigation experience
- B.S., Paralegal Studies
- Facilitates discovery, medical evaluation, and expert retention
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Carly West
- B.A., Truman State University
- M.A., University of Missouri St. Louis
- Based in the firm’s Edwardsville office
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Michele Wolfer
- Proudly works as a paralegal for more than 27 years
- Specializes in Workers' Compensation case value assessments
- Trial and appellate experience
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Emily Wright
- Experienced paralegal focused on workers' compensation and insurance defense
- A.S., Illinois Central College, Business
- Paralegal Certificate, Illinois Central College