The Collins Law Firm, P.C.
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| Staff Members |
Yvonne S. Blackwell - Office Manager: Now in her tenth year with the firm, Yvonne is
responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Firm. Her responsibilities include supervising
our support staff, coordinating monthly client billing and organizing the Firm’s annual events. In 1996,
Yvonne Blackwell joined The Collins Law Firm as a legal assistant. Yvonne has 10 years of litigation
experience including drafting documents, preparing pleadings, managing files, and daily client contact.
Yvonne graduated with a degree in Paralegal Studies from MacCormac College in 1996.
yvonneb@collinslaw.com Extension #220
responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Firm. Her responsibilities include supervising
our support staff, coordinating monthly client billing and organizing the Firm’s annual events. In 1996,
Yvonne Blackwell joined The Collins Law Firm as a legal assistant. Yvonne has 10 years of litigation
experience including drafting documents, preparing pleadings, managing files, and daily client contact.
Yvonne graduated with a degree in Paralegal Studies from MacCormac College in 1996.
yvonneb@collinslaw.com Extension #220
Melissa O'Neill - Legal Assistant: Melissa comes to us with 15 years of well-rounded legal
experience, and has worked in firms ranging from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Naples Florida, to Chicago.
Currently, Missy supports the attorneys in all case and file maintenance, including office organization and
case calendar management. She assists with client billing, and performs all legal assistant and secretarial
duties. moneill@collinslaw.com Extension #233
experience, and has worked in firms ranging from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Naples Florida, to Chicago.
Currently, Missy supports the attorneys in all case and file maintenance, including office organization and
case calendar management. She assists with client billing, and performs all legal assistant and secretarial
duties. moneill@collinslaw.com Extension #233
Johannah Drerup - Paralegal / Website Manager: Johannah has been with the firm for six
years. During that time, she has supported the attorneys in the organization of their files, drafting legal
documents, and performing all aspects of secretarial work. Currently, besides assisting the attorneys with
various research projects, she also maintains the firm's website. Johannah received her paralegal certificate
in 1997. jdrereup@collinslaw.com (630) 844-2099
years. During that time, she has supported the attorneys in the organization of their files, drafting legal
documents, and performing all aspects of secretarial work. Currently, besides assisting the attorneys with
various research projects, she also maintains the firm's website. Johannah received her paralegal certificate
in 1997. jdrereup@collinslaw.com (630) 844-2099
Marcelina Smith - Assistant: Over the past ten years, Marcelina has worked with several accredited
law firms in the Chicagoland area specializing primarily in Civil Litigation and Real Estate. Currently, she
provides secretarial support including assisting clients, preparing legal documents and pleadings and
maintaining appointment calendars. msmith@collinslaw.com Extension #238
law firms in the Chicagoland area specializing primarily in Civil Litigation and Real Estate. Currently, she
provides secretarial support including assisting clients, preparing legal documents and pleadings and
maintaining appointment calendars. msmith@collinslaw.com Extension #238