Meet Our Team
Jon Hanna Attorney
Jon Hanna is a second-generation trial lawyer. While formally educated at The University of Texas and Texas Tech University School of Law, his “real” schooling took place in the county courthouses across West Texas. From 1982 to 1992, Jon tried cases to juries primarily involving on-the-job injuries suffered by working men and women.
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Chaile Allen Attorney Of Counsel
Chaile Allen was raised on her family’s cotton farm near the West Texas town of Roscoe, She is the proud great-granddaughter of Austrian immigrants who settled and established her family farm in Inadale, Texas in 1911. Her father still farms the land settled by her ancestors and her family was recognized in 2012 by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
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Melissa Dieken Senior Paralegal, Litigation, Abilene Office
Melissa started working in law offices when she was 16 years old in a high school work program. In the past 30 years, she has held every administrative and paralegal position imaginable. She has attended more depositions, mediations, focus groups, and trials than most lawyers.
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Rita Samaniego Legal Administrator, Odessa Office
Rita was born in Odessa, TX, however, she says, “I used to live in Mexico with my parents, before moving to Presidio, TX, with family relatives, giving me the opportunity to start my education in the US”. She Graduated from Presidio High School, class of 2015, when she was only 16 years old.
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Lauren Bounds Legal Assistant, Pre-Litigation And Litigation, Abilene Office
Lauren has been with the firm since 2013, starting out as a receptionist before working her way up to becoming a legal assistant. As a legal assistant she works directly with the clients in the handling of all aspects of building their case – from investigating, fighting with insurance companies, and helping clients get the medical treatment they need.
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Monique Levario Senior Paralegal, Litigation, Odessa Office
Monique has been employed with the firm since 2002. She started as the receptionist and is now Litigation Paralegal Extraordinaire. She graduated from Odessa College with an Associate’s Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies. She looks forward to what the future holds and continuing success at the firm.
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Tracey Pack Legal Administrator, Abilene Office
Tracey joined the firm in July of 2017. This opportunity is her first job in the legal field. She truly enjoys working with the public and delivering excellent customer service to our clients. She shows an eagerness to learn every day and is excited about her future with the company.
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Daisy Ramirez Paralegal, Litigation, Odessa Office
Daisy was raised in Odessa. She attended Odessa College and graduated with a degree in Paralegal Studies. She started working with the firm in 2013 in an internship for her paralegal classes. She did such a great job as an intern, the firm couldn’t let her go! Daisy is happily married.
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Deidra Castillo Case Manager, Pre-Litigation, Odessa Office
Deidra started with the firm in 2006 as a receptionist. Her cheerful attitude and caring nature make her a great Case Manager. While she didn’t ever see herself working in the legal field, she couldn’t imagine doing anything else! Deidra is the quintessential farmer’s daughter, born in Kermit and raised in Pecos.
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