Attorneys
Support Staff
yvonneb@collinslaw.com (630) 527-1595 Ext. 220
Now in her fifteenth year with the Firm, Yvonne is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Firm. These include supervising staff, coordinating client billing and organizing Firm events. Yvonne's years of litigation experience include drafting documents, preparing pleadings, managing files, and client contact. Yvonne graduated with a degree in Paralegal Studies from MacCormac College in 1996.
ktaylor@collinslaw.com (630) 527-1595 Ext. 233
Kristie has over 16 years of experience as a certified paralegal. She focuses on loan documents, banking litigation, and the interests of financial institutions. Her background and knowledge also extend to commercial litigation, real estate, and civil litigation. Kristie graduated with a B.A. Degree in Communications from the University of Minnesota and obtained her Paralegal Degree from North Central College.
jdeverney@collinslaw.com (630) 527-1595 Ext. 237
Jennifer has over 10 years of experience as a legal assistant. She currently provides support in preparing legal documents, handling court filings and assisting clients. Her background and knowledge extends to all aspects of civil litigation. Jennifer graduated in 2003 with a B.A. in Political Science and a Minor in Legal Studies from Grand Valley State University.
msmith@collinslaw.com (630) 527-1595 Ext. 238
Marcelina began working with the Firm in 2007. Currently, she provides secretarial support that includes assisting clients, maintaining attorney diaries, preparing legal documents and pleadings. Marcelina has over 10 years of legal secretary experience in the fields of civil litigation and real estate. She obtained her B.A. in Marketing from Aurora University in 2009.
avilla@collinslaw.com (630) 527-1595 Ext. 235
Araceli is a legal assistant in the Firm’s banking and finance practice group. She joined the Firm with over five years experience of in-house banking experience where she handled all aspects of credit administration and loan processing. Araceli graduated from The College of DuPage with an AA/AS in 2003.
jdrerup@collinslaw.com (630) 844-2099
Johannah has been with the firm for almost ten years. During that time, she has supported the attorneys in the organization of their files, drafting legal documents, maintaining communications with clients and performing all aspects of secretarial work, including extensive research work. Johannah received her paralegal certificate in 1997.