At Pignatelli & Mertes, P.C. we are very proud to employ a supremely skilled staff of highly educated and experienced paralegals and legal assistants. The office staff has received advanced training in the latest legal and office technological developments. Most members of our staff have completed college educations in various fields of study relevant to the law practice. Recently, we have employed a registered nurse to complement its capable staff and enhance its handling of cases involving important medical issues.

Ms. Kay Smith is the Office Manager, and she is principally assigned to cases involving personal injury or medical malpractice. Ms. Smith may be contacted by e-mail at kay@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Amy Garriott is the first assistant to Attorney James W. Mertes, and she is principally assigned to criminal, domestic, and probate matters. Ms. Garriott may be contacted by e-mail at amy@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Peggy Eshleman is the first assistant to Attorney Louis F. Pignatelli, and she is principally assigned to domestic and probate matters. Ms. Eshleman may be contacted by e-mail at peggy@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Misti Fordham is the workers compensation legal assistant, principally assigned to assist in the handling of workers compensation. Ms. Fordham may be contacted by e-mail at misti@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Barb Rutledge is the office receptionist and legal assistant. Ms. Rutledge may be contacted by e-mail at barb@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Karen Brown is a registered nurse and certified litigation medical consultant. She is primarily assigned to assist in the handling of medical negligence, personal injury and workers compensation cases. Ms. Brown may be contacted by e-mail at karen@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Michelle Montanez is the first assistant to attorney Magen Mertes. Ms. Montanez may be contacted at michelle@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Kathy Moreno is assigned to cases involving personal injury and she can be contacted at kathym@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Ms. Leanne Smith is assigned to general legal secretarial duties and she can be contacted at leanne@northernillinoislawyers.com.

Additionally, Pignatelli & Mertes, P.C. regularly employs other full- and part-time employees to assist in the handling of its cases.