Kim is a Paralegal/Legal Assistant handling and managing a portion of our litigation cases and particularly cases with serious personal injury or that affect our clients' entire lives. In the eleven years she has been with the firm, she has prepared and assisted with major trials, including multiple difficult and challenging cases that have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts, and cases that other firms had given up on. In that time, she has demonstrated the ability to hear the needs of our clients, and to sense those problems that sometimes are unspoken.  She has been exceptional at helping our clients through all manner of issues. Kim is skilled at preparing and assisting in trial, drafting pleadings and discovery, obtaining and analyzing medical records for, and working with, the many medical experts we use throughout the country. She has assisted in appeals to several state Supreme Courts and transfers to the U.S. Supreme Court, and is accessible and able to help with day-to-day concerns. Kim has the duty of managing the general office, which includes ensuring the office is running smoothly, coordinating and monitoring activities, addressing errors and complaints, and making sure the attorney knows where he is supposed to be and pays the bills on time.

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EDUCATION
· Associates in Applied Science for Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement (2010);
· Associates in Legal Studies for the Paralegal (2017)

kimb@damicklaw.com

With a depth of experience in litigation, personal injury, FTCA, FELA, and medical negligence, Shannon is a well-rounded and formidable Paralegal/Legal Assistant.  She has a particular talent for comprehending a large variety of legal issues and concerns, as well as understanding the complexities of the judicial system and the strain a lengthy trial can have on many aspects of a client's life.  Shannon has over 7 years of experience with this firm, and has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the legal field, including a 10 year period managing the legal offices of a significant government department.  In that regard, Shannon is eminently knowledgeable in civil and criminal law, government process, discovery, and the court processes, and insists on the highest ethical standards. Her years of prior administrative, as well as managerial experience, are an asset to the firm. She currently manages and coordinates cases involving injury to veterans at VA Medical Centers, railroad related injuries, serious injuries caused by medical neglect, and significant truck or vehicle accidents.  She is known for her compassion, and treats every client with respect and understanding.

EDUCATION

· Paralegal Studies Program at Southwestern Illinois College.

sgoforth@damicklaw.com