SUPPORT STAFF
Our support staff team works under the direction of the various attorneys. Our paralegals do not answer legal questions, but they use their years of experience in the legal field to assist our clients and manage the details of various client matters.
Donna Dendy, PP, PLS – Donna has been with our firm since 1996 and has four decades of legal experience. She is certified as a Certified Professional Paralegal and a Professional Legal Secretary with NALS (the association for legal professionals). Donna is a past national president of NALS. She is the probate and estate-planning/real-estate paralegal responsible for assisting Carlie Gause, Scott Omo and David Alford. Donna prepares pleadings, real estate documents, estate tax returns, and has direct client communications. Donna’s email address is dkd@pakislaw.com.
Emily Folsom A.A.S. – Emily has been with our firm since 2018. She is a litigation paralegal responsible primarily for assisting David Deaconson, Jim Hering, Will Gray, and Marcus Mataga in various litigation matters. Emily schedules depositions, prepares pleadings, works on appellate briefs, and has direct client communications. Emily’s email address is emf@pakislaw.com.
Phyllis Herrington – Phyllis has been with our firm since 1988. She is a part-time staff member responsible primarily for the library and assisting in other administrative duties, such as billing. Phyllis is in the office Tuesday through Friday.
Dan Pullin – Dan has been with our firm since 1988. He meets the needs of attorneys and staff in his daily office administrative duties as well as performing the roles of firm Courier and Purchasing Agent. Dan’s email address is dwp@pakislaw.com.
Annette Stansberry – Annette has been with our firm since 2006. She works with litigation, estate planning, and probate law attorneys in preparing their documents and correspondence. Annette’s email address is aps@pakislaw.com.
Kirsten Kindle – Kirsten has been with our firm since 2021. She began as an intern and then joined Pakis as a paralegal in 2022 after her graduation from MCC with her Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies. She primarily assists the Corporate Attorneys Rodney Chamness, Chase Smith and Tessa Denman. Kirsten also assists with Estate Planning as needed. Kirsten is an active member of the Texas Association of Legal Professionals where she serves as Chair of the Fundraising Committee. She is also a member of the Waco Chapter Waco Legal Professional Association where she served as President for the 2024-2025 year. Outside of work, Kirsten enjoys the theatre as both an audience member and a stage performer. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading a good book, traveling, being an adventurous foodie, and trying new coffee shops. Kirsten’s email is kjg@pakislaw.com.
Tasha Power – Started with Pakis Law in 2022 where she works as our front desk receptionist. She works with all our attorneys on a daily basis and assists clients in communicating with our attorneys and staff. Tasha was born and raised here in Waco and has worked for other businesses in Waco as a bookkeeper and receptionist. She has 2 kids, 2 grand girls and 3 dogs. Tasha can be found in her SHE-SHACK doing crafts or singing Patsy Cline at the Karaoke when not at the front desk. Tasha’s email address is recp@pakislaw.com.
Beverly Williams - Beverly is our firm's bookkeeper and is responsible for managing the firm's accounts payable, processing the billings of all Attorneys, and oversees payments made to and sent from the firm. She ensures that our financial transactions are input in a timely, accurate and compliant manner to ensure smooth operation of the firm's accounting functions. Beverly's email is admin@pakislaw.com.
Alexandra Bennett - Alexandra joined the firm in 2024. She is a probate, estate planning, real estate and guardianship paralegal. She assists Attorneys Carlie Gause, Scott Omo, David Alford, and Tessa Denman. Alexandra prepares pleadings, organizes and maintains files, files documents with the court, and has direct client communication. Previously, Alexandra worked at the Office of the Attorney General in the child support division for her summer internship in 2023. In 2024 Alexandra graduated with her degree in Paralegal Studies from Blinn College. Outside of the firm, Alexandra is the current Secretary for the Waco Chapter Waco Legal Professional Association. Alexandra's email is akb@pakislaw.com.
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Carolyn Weaver - Carolyn joined the firm in 2024. She is a certified skilled paralegal with years of experience working within the corporate environment and mainly supports Attorneys David Alford, Scott Omo and Katelyn Burch. Prior to working at Pakis Law, Carolyn worked in-house for Shell Oil Company in their Legal Department from 1999-2023. Before working at Shell Oil Company, Carolyn worked in different capacities for the Harris County District Clerk's office. Carolyn primarily moved to Waco to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She loves watching her grandchildren play in the many sports that they are involved in. Her grandson Kade (9) hopes to be a major league baseball player and Carolyn is his biggest fan. Carolyn's email is csw@pakislaw.com
Jarred Richards - Jarred joined the firm in 2025. He is the firm's Account Manager that reviews financial statements, and accounting entries, along with working with the Accounting team to ensure that entries are completed in a timely, accurate and compliant manner. Jarred also works on business projects for the firm, such as speaking to vendors for business proposals, researching new opportunities for the firm, and reconciling accounts. Outside of the firm, Jarred spends time with friends and family, and enjoys travelling. Jarred's email is jcr@pakislaw.com