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Lawanda Otis previously worked as a Civil Litigation Paralegal with nine years of experience. She attended Baton Rouge College where she earned her Paralegal Degree. Before joining GMIA, she worked in the Litigation Department at the East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney’s Office. In her spare time, she enjoys being a sports mom, cooking with her…

Ethan is a Shreveport native with almost a decade of experience as a civil law paralegal. His background includes legal research, collection litigation, payment negotiation, and personal injury. Ethan is currently an active member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and avid supporter of the Shriners Children’s Hospital. In his off time, you…

Nicole has 22 years of paralegal experience. She is married with two children. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and reading.

Tranesia Joseph has over 7 years experience in the legal field. She started out working for a solo practitioner who specialized in the areas of personal injury, successions, as well as property and family matters.

Brittany was raised in Alabama and moved to Louisiana over 8 years ago. She graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas with a Bachelor’s in History. Brittany received her Paralegal Certification from LSU in December 2020. She married her husband, Dylan, in 2017. He is an airline pilot and they love to spend time together…

Gabrielle graduated from Cecilia High School in 2016 and earned her Paralegal Certification from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2018. She currently resides in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, with her husband, Noah, daughter, Rhylee, and two weenie dogs, Rainy and Dewey. She enjoys watching sports, playing softball, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Born and raised in West Monroe, Louisiana. Ashley is married to her husband, Derek, and they have 2 children Kalli and Isabella. Prior to joining the GMIA team, Ashley worked over 10 years with a bankruptcy firm in Monroe. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, makeup and an occasional glass…

Gayleen Wilde has been a paralegal for almost 15 years. She loved the challenge and satisfaction of the job so she returned to college in her 40’s to obtain her degree in Paralegal Studies and her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. The clients that are injured so badly when they initially come to us and being able to assist them…

Tanya, a native of Maurice, LA, is the mother of two. She has a daughter, Kinley, and son, Gage. In her spare time, she enjoys playing softball. She is also a volunteer chairman for Lafayette Free to Breathe, an organization dedicated to raising much-needed funds for lung cancer research.

Suzanne was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but has been living in Youngsville, Louisiana for 21 years. She is a graduate of Lafayette High School, thereafter earning her Legal Secretary Certificate and earned her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Southwest Louisiana (Now UL-Lafayette). She also has a General Studies Degree from LSU-Eunice; she is a…

Paul Mitchell is a Paralegal at our Shreveport location.

Joy Ruckman has a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and enjoys working in the legal field. She is married and has a total of 5 children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching LSU Sports, camping and cooking. Joy is excited to be part of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys.

Jana Lemoine is an experienced Trial Paralegal in Baton Rouge, LA with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys.

Elaine is originally from Cuba. In 2004, she graduated from law school and practiced in Cuba as a criminal prosecutor. She loved every minute of it. Elaine moved to the U.S., looking for a better life. She has worked as a Medical Assistant, bartender, and housekeeper. Six years later, she is now working in a…

Dawn earned her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Southwest Louisiana, which is now known as UL. She has 21 years of experience in the legal field, primarily in personal injury. Additionally, she is a Notary Public. Dawn is married with one daughter and two step-sons.

Courtney is very in tune with our clients’ needs and is passionate about giving them the help and treatment they deserve. She has 12 years of legal experience working primarily for plaintiff firms. She received her Paralegal certification from LSU in 2009. Courtney likes LSU and Saints football and spending time with her family, friends,…

Candice was born and raised in South Louisiana. She is a graduate of Walker High School and earned her Paralegal Certification from Baton Rouge College. Candice joined Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys in 2014 with 16 years of legal experience working for firms in the Denham Springs and Baton Rouge area. In her spare time she…

Amy is a Paralegal in the Gonzales office for Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys and joined the firm in the Spring of 2017. Amy has lived in Ascension Parish for most of her life. She has 3 children, Ethan, Evan, and Grayson. She loves spending time with family and friends.