Joelle joined the firm in 2024 after almost three decades as the Human Resources Director at a mid-sized business law firm. Joelle is excited to experience all aspects of office administration as our new administrator. When she isn’t hard at work, Joelle and her husband, Bryan, enjoy live music of many different genres as well as spending time with friends exploring new restaurants, breweries and cocktail bars. Her favorite pastime is taking short road trips, especially when the road leads to the ocean and her Springador pup, Kodah is in tow!
Denise graduated from MTI College in 2019 with her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She started her journey in the legal field in 2018 working as a receptionist and then a paralegal at a plaintiff’s personal injury firm prior to making the switch to the defense side. She is dedicated to her work as a paralegal at PLG, and her favorite part about this industry is the ability to have a positive impact on clients. When she is not working, you can find Denise chasing her 4-year-old around and reading in her “free” time!
After graduating from the paralegal program at Barclay College with honors in 1989, Beth began working as a legal assistant in the Sacramento area. Barring a few exceptions, she has experience working in just about every area of law over the last 32 years. The majority of Beth’s experience has been in medical malpractice defense in both California and Nevada, and she provides exceptional support to the attorneys at Pollara Law Group. When she’s not working, there’s a good chance you can find Beth spending time with her grandchildren, unless she’s escaped to the beach!
Silvia joined Pollara Law Group in 2021, bringing with her 8 years of experience in the legal industry, specifically in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury. As a bilingual paralegal who is fluent in English and Spanish, Silvia assists our five attorneys and collaborates with staff so PLG can provide exceptional service to our clients. She considers herself a hard-working woman - the firm agrees! - and she is a team player who enjoys the variety of tasks her position entails. In her spare time, Silvia is family-oriented and loves spending time with her friends and family. You can also find her traveling, especially to the beach, and playing outdoor sports.
With over a decade of experience and knowledge, Lisa joined Pollara Law Group in 2020. As the face of the firm, her responsibilities are varied and include the weekly limitations calendar, filing, indexing, and ensuring clients and visitors are greeted with care and a smile. When she’s not at the office, Lisa enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family - especially her two grandchildren!
After obtaining her BFA in Theatre, Lee Marie turned to the profession of legal secretary as a more stable career. She has over 30 years of experience as a legal secretary and has worked for firms handling criminal matters, plaintiff personal injury, and insurance/medical malpractice defense.
Kelly has been a legal secretary for 7 years with a background in Construction Defect law. While she began her journey at Pollara as a legal secretary, Kelly has now moved into the role of paralegal. She continues to provide excellent support to our attorneys in this capacity. Spending time with her family and going to comedy shows are Kelly’s favorite things to do when she is not at the office.