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Erin E. Cline Law Firm Administrator
Erin E. Cline

Chief Operating Officer

Erin Cline is the forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer of Kelly Law Team, where she drives firm growth through strategic operations, dynamic team building, and a deep commitment to innovation. With experience leading law firms of all sizes and structures, Erin is known for scaling systems, championing AI integration, and leveraging legal technology to enhance efficiency and client experience. She leads the firm’s HR and talent strategy with a people-first approach rooted in transparency, data, and continuous learning. A lifelong learner and operational architect, Erin is shaping the future of legal operations while helping position Kelly Law Team as one of the most agile and future-ready firms in the region.

Chelsea Avelino Executive Assistant

Chelsea S. Avelino

Office Manager
Chelsea Avelino serves as the Office Manager, playing a vital role in keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently. With a strong attention to detail and a people-first approach, Chelsea ensures that both staff and clients experience an organized, supportive, and welcoming environment. She oversees office administration, coordinates internal processes, and supports the team so they can focus on delivering exceptional service to clients. Known for her reliability, professionalism, and problem-solving skills, Chelsea is often the go-to person for keeping everything on track. Chelsea takes pride in fostering a positive workplace culture and believes that clear communication and teamwork are the foundation of a successful office. Her dedication and leadership help drive the firm’s continued growth and success.
Office Manager Nate M. Means

Nate M. Means

Office Manager
Nate Means is the Office Manager at Kelly Law Team, bringing over eight years of experience in operations, claims management, and team leadership across insurance and logistics environments. With deep roots at State Farm — first as a Licensed Insurance Professional and most recently as a Licensed Claims Specialist — Nate brings a working knowledge of claims processes, policy interpretation, and client-facing service that gives him a distinct advantage in supporting a personal injury firm. His background also includes supervising operations teams of 30+ employees at UPS Worldport and a three-year run in higher education admissions, where he developed a consultative, people-first communication style rooted in trust and accountability. A Grand Canyon University honors graduate, Nate brings the operational discipline, data-driven mindset, and steady leadership presence that keep a high-performing firm running at its best — and the team supported to do their finest work.
Erica Smith intake specialist

Erica M. Stockton

Assistant & Intake Manager

Erica Stockton is a sharp, fast-thinking Intake Specialist at Kelly Law Team who understands the intake process inside and out. With over 15 years of experience in customer service, operations, and claims management, Erica brings a high level of professionalism, empathy, and efficiency to every caller interaction. From her background as a Complex Claims Specialist at State Farm to roles in logistics and patient scheduling, Erica has built a career around solving problems and delivering exceptional client service. At KLT, she’s committed to ensuring that every person who calls our firm feels heard, supported, and taken care of from the very first conversation.
Trent Miller Legal Assistant

Trent A. Miller

Senior Case Manager & Legal Tech Administrator
Trent Miller is the Senior Pre-Litigation Case Manager at Kelly Law Team, where he combines strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a generous leadership style to elevate team performance and case outcomes. Since joining the firm in 2021, Trent has been instrumental in refining pre-litigation workflows that drive faster, higher-value settlements for our clients. A proud graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, Trent is passionate about law, personal injury, and continuous improvement. Known affectionately as the “data nerd” of the firm, he approaches every case with a sharp eye for metrics and a deep understanding of strategy—while also supporting and developing his team with authenticity and care. Trent’s commitment to client service, team development, and operational excellence makes him a cornerstone of our pre-litigation success.
Valerie Rodriguez<br />
Intake Specialist<br />
Valerie R. Aldana
Intake Specialist

Valerie Aldana is an experienced Intake Specialist at Kelly Law Team, bringing over a decade of customer service and contact center leadership to her role. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Contact Center Lead at Epiq, where she managed high-volume teams, provided coaching and performance analysis, and helped implement efficiency-focused procedures. Valerie’s background also includes roles in healthcare, claims analysis, and technical support, giving her a versatile and empathetic approach to client communication. Her ability to handle escalated interactions with professionalism and care makes her a valuable first point of contact for clients seeking legal support.

Joanna L. Burgos Legal Assistant<br />

Joanna L. Burgos

Pre-Litigation Case Manager

Joanna Burgos is a pre-litigation case manager at Kelly Law Team with nearly a decade of experience supporting personal injury attorneys in fast-paced, client-centered environments. Known for her strong organizational skills, bilingual communication, and calm, proactive presence, Joanna brings deep expertise in managing case files, drafting legal correspondence, and supporting attorneys with scheduling, provider payments, and day-to-day operations.

Prior to joining KLT, Joanna worked at multiple respected personal injury firms, where she handled high-volume caseloads and assisted in drafting pleadings, organizing discovery, and preparing for court proceedings. Her background as a virtual assistant further sharpened her scheduling, invoicing, and client coordination skills, making her a well-rounded professional with a detail-oriented mindset and a natural ability to keep teams running smoothly.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Joanna plays a key role in ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and informed throughout their legal journey.

Analisa Camacho<br />
Medical Records Coordinator

Analisa D. Camacho

Medical Records Coordinator

Analisa Camacho is a Medical Records Coordinator at Kelly Law Team, where she plays a vital role in helping our team retrieve, organize, and process critical records that support our clients’ cases. With previous experience, Analisa brings a strong foundation in legal support, including billing, file management, and medical records coordination.

Analisa earned her Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Arizona State University and is known for her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and passion for helping others. She thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and enjoys being part of a team that is both client-focused and driven by excellence.

Legal Assistant, Malak El Jada

Malak H. El Jada

Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant
Malak El Jada joins Kelly Law Team as a Legal Assistant with a strong background in research, client services, and data management. With a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Global Health from Arizona State University, Malak brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to legal support. Her previous roles in research labs, nonprofits, and client-facing positions have sharpened her attention to detail and commitment to equity and service. Known for her professionalism, adaptability, and drive to learn, Malak is excited to bring her diverse skills into the legal field and contribute meaningfully to our team and clients.
Raven C. Floyd Pre Litigation Case Manager
Raven C. Floyd
Pre-Litigation Case Manager

Raven C. Floyd is a Pre-Litigation Case Manager at Kelly Law Team with over seven years of experience in personal injury law and a strong track record of delivering exceptional case results. She brings deep expertise in managing high-volume caseloads, drafting strategic demand packages, and negotiating with insurance carriers to maximize client recovery. Raven is known for her ability to drive cases forward efficiently while maintaining consistent, clear communication with clients, providers, and adjusters.
With a sharp understanding of medical terminology, injury valuation, and case strategy, Raven consistently produces high-quality demands and has achieved an exceptional policy limit tender rate through disciplined preparation and negotiation. Her experience spans both plaintiff and defense work, giving her a well-rounded perspective that strengthens her approach to case management.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly reliable, Raven is a powerful asset to our pre-litigation team and plays a key role in delivering strong outcomes for our clients.

Leanna Levine<br />
Litigation Paralegal

Leanna M. Levine

Litigation Paralegal

Leanna Levine is a Litigation Paralegal at Kelly Law Team with a strong background in legal support and real estate contract management. Her experience spans civil litigation, trial preparation, and document management. Most recently, Leanna served as a Closing Specialist at STORE Capital, where she managed high-value transactions and due diligence for national commercial real estate deals. She holds a Post-Degree Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Pima Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arizona. Known for her adaptability, critical thinking, and client-focused approach, Leanna is a valuable asset to our growing litigation team.

Anthony E. Molina Receptionist
Anthony E. Molina
Receptionist
Anthony Molina is a Receptionist at Kelly Law Team with a strong foundation in justice studies, intake operations, and community-based service. An Arizona State University Graduate (Cum Laude) with a B.A. In Justice Studies, Anthony brings hands-on legal experience from prior roles, where he supported intake, drafted legal correspondence, and managed case documentation using platforms like Clio and Filevine.
Anthony has also served in public service roles—including verifying over 300,000 petition signatures for the Arizona Secretary of State and mentoring at-risk youth through ASU programs and juvenile facilities. He brings a thoughtful, organized, and empathetic approach to client communication and case management, with a passion for equity and advocacy. Anthony’s professionalism, dedication, and commitment to learning make him a valued member of the KLT team.
Diana Montes Intake Specialist
Diana Montes
Intake Specialist
Diana Montes joins Kelly Law Team as an Intake Specialist, bringing more than four years of bilingual client intake experience to our Phoenix office. A graduate of Northern Arizona University with degrees in Criminal Justice and Spanish, Diana has spent her career as a trusted first point of contact for clients — handling intake across family law, personal injury, civil, and criminal matters for law firms throughout the U.S. and Canada, and most recently helping design the intake systems and processes those firms rely on. Fluent in Spanish, Diana is passionate about making sure every client who calls KLT, in either language, feels heard and supported from the very first conversation.
Deborah Fuerte<br />
Litigation Legal Assistant<br />
Deborah A. Nunez
Litigation Legal Assistant
Deborah Nunez is a Litigation Legal Assistant at Kelly Law Team with a strong background in legal support, operations, and compliance-driven environments. With over a decade of experience managing complex workflows, documentation, and client communication, Deborah brings a high level of precision, organization, and accountability to the litigation team.
Her experience includes supporting all phases of litigation—from client intake through trial preparation—where she has drafted pleadings, managed discovery, prepared exhibits, and conducted legal research. Deborah is also highly skilled in document management, quality control, and meeting strict procedural deadlines, making her a reliable and detail-oriented asset in fast-paced legal settings.
Fluent in Spanish and currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree, Deborah combines her legal training with a strong operational mindset developed through years of leadership in regulated industries. Her ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex problems, and maintain a client-focused approach makes her a valuable contributor to our litigation team.
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Xiomy Perez
Settlement Coordinator
Xiomy Perez joins Kelly Law Team as a Settlement Coordinator, bringing over eight years of litigation and case management experience to our team. Her background includes handling complex litigation and mass tort matters, coordinating medical records and damages documentation, tracking case progression against critical deadlines, and supporting negotiations and settlement outcomes for injured clients across the country. Xiomy earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Arizona State University and is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to connect directly with more of our clients. Known for her attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage a high volume of casework without losing sight of the person behind each file, Xiomy is a great addition as we continue strengthening our settlement process at KLT.
Alex B. Reyes Litigation Paralegal
Alex B. Reyes
Litigation Paralegal
Alex Reyes is a Litigation Paralegal at Kelly Law Team, bringing hands-on trial experience across nine complex civil litigation matters. Alex has supported cases from inception through trial, managing discovery, coordinating expert witnesses, analyzing medical records, and preparing the exhibits and witness materials that make the difference in the courtroom.
Before joining KLT, Alex built deep litigation experience at several firms handling high-exposure defense matters, including catastrophic injury claims, government entity defense, and expert-intensive litigation, giving Alex a sharp understanding of how the opposing side builds and defends a case. Alex holds a Master of Legal Studies and a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University, along with an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Phoenix College.
Known for meticulous case organization and a steady hand under trial pressure, Alex is fluent in Spanish and brings that same precision and client focus to every file at Kelly Law Team.
Nick Roberts Litigation Legal Assistant
Nicholas J. Roberts
Litigation Legal Assistant
Nick Roberts is a Litigation Legal Assistant at Kelly Law Team, bringing hands-on experience across civil litigation, criminal prosecution support, and court operations to our legal team. A 2024 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies, Nick built a well-rounded legal foundation through roles at a district attorney’s office, a county clerk of courts, and plaintiff-side litigation firms. Most recently serving as a Litigation Assistant at a high-volume national personal injury firm, he supported complex civil litigation through every phase — managing case files, coordinating discovery, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and assisting with trial preparation. Known for his procedural precision, attention to detail, and commitment to client service, Nick made the move from Wisconsin to Phoenix to join the Kelly Law Team, and we are glad he did.
Senior Case Manager Jeff H Sadler

Jeff H. Sadler

Senior Case Manager
Jeff Sadler joins Kelly Law Team as Senior Case Manager on our Pre-Litigation team, bringing over a decade of experience managing insurance case work, negotiating directly with claims adjusters, and leading case management teams from intake through resolution.

Jeff has built and led case management operations at plaintiff’s injury firms throughout his career, with hands-on experience driving cases toward strong resolutions, including multi-million-dollar outcomes. At KLT, he’ll bring that same rigor and client-first approach to managing our Pre-Litigation caseload, helping clients move efficiently and confidently toward the results they deserve.

Linda N. Saville Trial Litigation Paralegal
Linda N. Saville
Senior Litigation Trial Paralegal

Linda N. Saville is a seasoned Trial Litigation Paralegal at Kelly Law Team with more than 20 years of experience supporting complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts. She brings deep expertise in product liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and other high-stakes matters, playing a critical role in case development from inception through verdict.

Linda has extensive trial experience, including managing discovery, coordinating expert witnesses, preparing exhibits, and supporting attorneys in the courtroom. She worked alongside respected trial attorney Lynn Shumway for six years, gaining invaluable experience in sophisticated litigation strategy and hands-on trial preparation.

Known for her organization, composure under pressure, and command of complex case materials, Linda is a powerful asset to our litigation team. Her dedication to excellence and commitment to supporting attorneys at the highest level directly strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Daniela Schulten Litigation Paralegal
Daniela M. Schulten
Litigation Paralegal
Daniela Schulten is a Litigation Paralegal at Kelly Law Team with over seven years of experience in personal injury law, mass torts, and regulatory investigations. With a background in psychology and a sharp eye for detail, Daniela is known for her precision, empathy, and ability to streamline complex case workflows. She has worked in both plaintiff and defense settings, including the Arizona Medical Board and national litigation firms, where she handled everything from medical record review and lien tracking to trial preparation and legal drafting. Daniela is fluent in Spanish, highly organized, and driven by a desire to grow her trial experience and support her team in achieving exceptional results. Her tech-forward mindset and client-centered approach make her a powerful asset to our litigation team.
Senior Litigation Trial Paralegal Brenda S. Studebaker
Brenda S. Studebaker

Senior Litigation Trial Paralegal

Brenda S. Studebaker is a Senior Litigation Trial Paralegal with more than 25 years of experience supporting complex, high-stakes litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Throughout her career, Brenda has worked on sophisticated personal injury, medical malpractice, commercial, and multi-party litigation matters, providing comprehensive support from initial case development through trial and appeal. She is highly skilled in discovery management, document review, legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, coordinating expert witnesses, and preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness materials.
Brenda is known for her disciplined approach to case organization and her ability to manage large volumes of information in complex litigation. Her experience includes overseeing extensive discovery projects involving hundreds of thousands of documents, conducting detailed legal research, and assisting attorneys during depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
In addition to her litigation expertise, Brenda has operated her own paralegal services firm, supporting attorneys nationwide with advanced litigation support and case strategy. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and deep trial experience make her a valued member of the Kelly Law Team as the firm continues to grow and elevate its litigation practice.
DeShaun Summerset Legal Assistant

DeShaun N. Summerset

Lead Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant & Administrative Assistant
DeShaun Summerset is a highly skilled Legal and Administrative Assistant at Kelly Law Team, known for her accuracy, intelligence, and unwavering dependability. First joining the firm in 2018, DeShaun quickly advanced through multiple roles—culminating in office management—before returning in 2024 with a wealth of experience and renewed commitment to our clients and team. In addition to her exceptional case management skills, DeShaun brings sharp financial acumen and plays a critical role in supporting leadership and firm operations. She is deeply empathetic, fantastic with clients, and trusted across departments for her precision, professionalism, and ability to keep complex processes running smoothly. DeShaun holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, and remains actively involved in community service through her work with Freed Spirits Animal Rescue. Her presence at KLT is not just valued—it’s essential.
Jordan Weiss Legal Assistant

Jordan L. Weiss

Pre-Litigation Case Manager
Jordan Weiss is a standout Pre-Litigation Case Manager at Kelly Law Team whose rapid growth and impact since joining the firm in early 2023 have made her a clear star in the making. Smart, capable, and incredibly driven, Jordan consistently delivers high-quality work—from managing case files and writing demands to supporting clients through the intake process. Her natural talent, positive energy, and reliability have earned her the trust of both clients and colleagues. A proud graduate of Northern Arizona University, Jordan brings enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a hunger to keep learning and advancing. Her future is bright, and we’re proud to have her growing with us at Kelly Law Team.

 

Sara E. Zúñiga, ACP
Sara E. Zúñiga, ACP
Litigation Paralegal
Sara Zúñiga joins Kelly Law Team as a Litigation Paralegal, bringing 12+ years of civil and criminal litigation experience in Arizona state and federal courts. She is a NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) with a certification in E-Discovery, and holds a Paralegal Studies Certificate from an ABA-approved program at Phoenix College along with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Scripps College.
Sara’s background spans discovery and document review, Rule 26.1 disclosures, legal research, pleadings and motions, trial and hearing preparation, deposition prep, evidence management, and e-discovery. Most recently, she supported high-volume governmental-liability defense matters involving catastrophic motor vehicle collisions and police-interaction claims at a Tempe-based defense litigation firm. Before that, she worked at a Phoenix-based defense litigation firm, where she supported matters involving minor child conservatorships and assisted with witness investigation, and earlier at a Phoenix-based litigation practice, where she built significant criminal-defense and appellate experience — including citation checks and tables of authorities for appellate briefs.
Outside the office, Sara is a certified yoga instructor, bringing the same focus and steadiness she teaches on the mat to the pace of litigation.
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