Beckman Virtual Paralegal Services Personal Life Jeffery Beckman owns and manages Beckman Virtual Paralegal Services, which is based in Torrington, CT. As a virtual paralegal, he offers his expertise in the area of creditor's rights to lawyers on an as needed contractual basis throughout the United States. Jeff also specializes in Articles of Incorporation, UCC Article 9 Financing Statements, Mechanic's... (1433 views)
Julia’s Legal Services Personal Life Julia Covey owns and manages Julia’s Legal Services, which is based in Chicago, IL. She is a legal document preparer and public notary who specializes in bankruptcy, family law, civil litigation, and business development. Most of Julia’s experience is in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and family law. In addition, she provides any type of legal services for... (430 views)
Catching up with Jim Barber, CP: One of The Best Paralegals in Texas/ DFW Paralegal Service Personal Life Jim Barber is a Certified Paralegal (CP) who manages DFW Paralegal Service, which is based in Fort Worth, TX. In 2005 we profiled him on LawCrossing, and are glad we had a chance to catch up with him. Jim is a Certified Paralegal who under the appropriate supervision specializes in various legal matters, which include labor and employment, state and... (333 views)
DOCPREP Paralegal Services Personal Life John F. Alderson owns and manages DOCPREP Paralegal Services, which is based in Downtown Brooklyn, NY and has a satellite home office Queens, NY. His business serves clients in Long Island, Westchester and all over the 5 boroughs of the New York City area. John is a paralegal who specializes in uncontested divorce, as well as contested divorce, immigration... (648 views)
Classic Business Solutions Personal Life Marie D. Watson owns and manages Classic Business Solutions, which is based in Metuchen, NJ. She is a paralegal who specializes in tax appeal, bankruptcy, family law, landlord tenant, real estate, collection matters and land use. Classic Business Solutions also provides administrative support to businesses, which includes mailing projects, database... (58 views)
Professional Paperworks, Inc. Personal Life Stacey Burnworth owns and manages Professional Paperworks, Inc., located in Merritt Island, FL. She is a paralegal who specializes in wills, probates, power of attorney, evictions, corporations, adoptions, marriage, divorce, child support, custody, deeds, mortgages and notary service. Although Stacey isn’t a realtor, she received her real estate license... (531 views)
StarrParalegals, LLC Personal Life Pamela Starr is the President/CEO and resident virtual paralegal of StarrParalegals, LLC, based in Georgia. As a virtual paralegal, she provides services to lawyers specializing in Commercial Transactions, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and UCC. Prior to opening her company, Pamela worked for a variety of firms and companies. In these positions, she... (108 views)
Interview with Rosie Odum Rosie Odum works in four areas: trademarks, international corporations, bankruptcy, and customer complaints. In the complaint section, we handle customer complaints that come through the vice presidents' offices, or from our CEO office. In trademarks, I do anything from filing applications, to infringements, copyrights, and searches. In international corporations, I handle... (11 views)
Interview with Carla Yvonne Barlow Yvonne Barlow works for Gaylord Entertainment Company, which went public about two years ago. It's a conglomeration of entertainment and hospitality services. Here is the interview with Yvonne Barlow. (7 views)
Interview with Paralegal Janis Jones Most of the work that I do is in the area of consumer litigation, and most of the claims are brought under breach of warranty statutes or lemon laws. What makes my job so interesting and challenging is that until about three years ago, the job that I currently do, along with two other paralegals, was performed by an attorney. At that time management decided that these... (134 views)
Accent Paralegal Services Personal Life LaTonya Williams owns and manages Accent Paralegal Services, located in downtown Oklahoma City, OK. She is an Advanced Certified Paralegal who specializes in estate planning, wills and trust and no fault divorces. LaTonya is planning on adding social security disability representation to her list of specialties later this year. Prior to opening her... (138 views)
Paralegal Services Inc. Cassandra Goode-Kitchen owns and manages Paralegal Services Inc., located in the greater Denver metro area. She is a freelance paralegal who specializes in contract, criminal, litigation, ship and constitutional law. Prior to opening her company, Cassandra served as an account executive and advertising specialist to three radio companies stationed in St. Louis, MO. She was... (79 views)
Personalized Paralegal Services, LLC Suzy Smith owns and manages Personalized Paralegal Services, LLC, located in Littleton, CO. She is a paralegal who specializes in domestic family matters and estate planning. Prior to opening her company, Suzy served as a paraprofessional in Jefferson County, CO for four years and she worked as a teaching assistant in special education for five years. She was a diabetes... (221 views)
Do It Yourself Documents Amy Wishart owns and manages Do It Yourself Documents, located in Washington State. Her three offices are located in Federal Way, Tacoma, and Tukwila, Washington with additional affiliate offices in Sumner and Vancouver, WA, as well as affiliate offices in Boca Raton, Clearwater and Parkland, FL. She specializes in divorce, legal separation and annulment services, as well... (263 views)
Affordable Documents, Inc. Vicki Smith owns and manages Affordable Documents, Inc., located in Lake County, Florida. She is a document preparer/paralegal who specializes in deeds/real estate documents, small claims, eviction, expungement, paternity, name change, step-parent adoption, limited liability, incorporation, wills, living wills, power of attorney, child support enforcement, child... (114 views)
Which Is The Right Paralegal School For You? Once you have decided to attend a paralegal program you now have to choose a paralegal program for yourself. How do you know which is right for you? There are a number of factors to consider, but a few are most important. (7 views)
Do You Need to Enroll for a Paralegal Training Program? Paralegal programs are growing at a rapid rate. There are paralegal programs offered in almost every community in the country, and there are many different types of programs, from generalist programs to special ones. As the growth in such programs indicate, they are meeting important training needs-both for people entering the field and for employers seeking skilled... (71 views)
Choosing A Generalist/Specialist Program As A Paralegal The first step in selecting the course of study best for you is to decide where you want to work (both location and type of law office) and the field that best fits your background and career goals. (279 views)
Mediation & Paralegal Services Cathy Schultheis is a professional mediator who owns and manages Mediation and Paralegal Services located in Boulder County, Colorado. For the past thirty-six years, she has provided mediation, arbitration as well as paralegal services. Cathy has been mediating family (including divorce, family and elder relationships), parenting plans and financial matters,... (1212 views)
Everything about Paralegal Schools No, you don't have to go to paralegal school to land your first paralegal job. It's a good idea; strategically, you're in a stronger position. But it's not absolutely necessary. That is particularly true for many law firms that hire people who are on their way to law school or graduate school to work as paralegals. These firms believe that paralegals are transitional and... (16 views)
Financial Aid Required For the Training Post-secondary education of any kind can be quite expensive. However, that's no reason not to go to school; if you are determined to get training, there's financial aid available for you. As much as possible, plan ahead to handle your education costs. The federal government offers student loans and grants, and many states offer financial aid as well. This article will help... (6 views)
Paralegal Training Programs’ Directory This article contains details about paralegal programs, catalogued by state. All programs provide school name and address so you can contact each school directly to get more information and application forms for the programs that interest you. (33 views)
All That You Want To Know About Paralegal Training Programs Thirty years ago, there was really only one way to receive paralegal training: on the job. Some paralegals began as legal secretaries and gradually took on more and more responsibility; others had bachelor's degrees and actually were hired as paralegal trainees. (38 views)
Harris Mediation and Paralegal Services Kelly A. Harris is a professional mediator who owns and manages Harris Mediation and Paralegal Services located in Nampa, Idaho. She serves the Idaho Supreme Court as a child custody mediator and she is an exceptional legal staff member since she provides both paralegal and mediation services. Kelly’s paralegal service includes providing trial assistance, organizing and... (608 views)
The Types of Paralegal Training Available The kinds of paralegal programs available in the market can generally be categorized as Certificate Programs, Associate Degree Programs, Bachelor’s Degree Programs, and Master’s Degree Programs. Most of these programs are now available either on-campus, or through correspondence, online, or distance-learning programs. There are also some other advanced professional... (29 views)
Being Sure About Yourself before Joining a Paralegal Program Many variables come into play when comparing paralegal training programs; in addition to the type and length of the program, cost, location, and reputation of the school must also be taken into account. So how do you begin to determine which program is right for you? Start by taking stock of yourself. You have to figure out what you need to get out of a paralegal training... (5 views)
Making the Most of Your Paralegal Training Program An internship is a temporary job, arranged through your paralegal program, for which you receive either academic credit or pay or both. Claire Andrews notes, "It's really important to me that the students do get out there, whether it's through a part-time job or through the internship, to get the practical experience. Otherwise, waving that certificate means nothing." (9 views)
Making the Final Decision on the School for Your Paralegal Training Usually, before making the final decision, you should have narrowed down the number of schools that you are considering. You may be lucky enough to find the final decision quite easy; if not, here are some things to keep in mind while evaluating the programs on your finalist list. You can get most of this information from the program catalog, which the school will be happy... (5 views)
Choosing Your Specialty for Paralegal Training Do you have work or educational experience that will make you particularly attractive to a certain kind of employer? (51 views)