Parker Waichman All Bios

Paralegal

Ms. Dewar is employed as a paralegal in the firm’s Mass Tort Unit, which litigates defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other product liability claims nationwide. Ms. Dewar obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from New York Institute of Technology majoring in Criminal Justice while minoring in Psychology. While attending New York Institute of Technology, Kaylah not only received the Criminal Justice Chairperson’s award, but also presented a study on race, attention, and threat perception. Ms. Dewar plans on attending St. John’s University for her Masters of Arts in Criminology and Justice and later going on to pursue her PhD.

Paralegal

Ms. Alexander has over ten years of experience in the field of personal injury law. Prior to joining the firm several years ago, Ms. Alexander gained valuable experience as a paralegal working on claims involving automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, construction accidents, and defective products. Since joining Parker Waichman, Ms. Alexander has applied her knowledge and experience to our Mass Torts Unit, working on national litigation of defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other product liability claims.

Paralegal

Ms. Wilkins joined Parker Waichman LLP as a paralegal in our Mass Torts Unit where she assists the firm’s attorneys on national litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other product liability claims. Before joining our team, Kelly spent the last decade working for New York State as a Senior Project Manager where she was exposed to a variety of legal and policy issues which led her to pursue a legal career. Kelly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Studies and Writing Intensive English from Marquette University, a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Tourism Development from The George Washington University, and a Paralegal Certificate from Hofstra University.

Case Manager

Ms. Ingber has been employed in the personal injury field for more than thirty years. Since joining Parker Waichman almost twenty years ago, she has worked as a paralegal primarily on nursing home and medical malpractice cases. Ms. Ingber’s position as Case Manager involves the handling and development of negligence cases from inception to settlement or through the filing of a lawsuit. She maintains close contact with clients and works under the supervision of our attorneys to negotiate claims with the insurance carriers. Ms. Ingber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Albany and is a Notary Public.

Paralegal

Ms. Luckman has worked in the personal injury field as a legal secretary/paralegal for more than twenty-five years and has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than seven years. Ms. Luckman is currently assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. Ms. Luckman is also a Notary Public.

Legal Assistant

Ms.Higgins is currently assigned to the Accounting Department. She is responsible for calculating and distributing Mass Tort settlement proceeds to clients and forwarding attorneys. She also handles the firm’s accounts payable and processing payments for all medical records. Ms. Higgins is bilingual and assists any Spanish-speaking clients in need of help with translations.

Paralegal

Mr. Raghunandan brings significant experience in the mass torts area to his role at Parker Waichman. Before joining our team in the firm’s Mass Torts Unit, Mahesh was employed by a large mass torts litigation firm where he had assisted with their many Multi District/County Litigations where he gained significant experience dealing with different cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other defective products nationwide. Mahesh has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Arts from Queens College.

Intake Specialist

Ms. Alvarenga is employed as a new case specialist in our firm’s Intake Department. Prior to joining Parker Waichman, she gained related work experience working as a receptionist at a physical therapy office. Mardra’s duties include managing a high volume of new case leads including information gathering, data entry, and communicating with clients throughout the intake process. Mardra obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam where she majored in writing. Ms. Alvarenga is currently attending Long Island University pursuing a paralegal certificate. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Marketing/Web Technology

Mrs. Sotomayor holds a B.A. in Fine Arts and an A.A.S. in Graphic Design, boasting a combined expertise that spans over 20 years of experience. Her proficiency encompasses the entire spectrum of visual design, guiding projects seamlessly from conception to the final hand-off. Currently serving as Parker Waichman’s Creative Services Manager and Front-End Developer, Mary specializes in brand identity, web design, user interfaces, and user experiences.

Legal Assistant

Ms. Gallizzi is employed as a Legal Assistant in the firm’s Pre Suit Department. She assists our case managers in preparing negligence cases for settlement or commencement of litigation as well as preparing arbitrations and no-fault filings. Ms. Gallizzi is a New York State Licensed Notary Public. Ms. Gallizzi is bilingual and frequently translates for our Spanish-speaking clients. Ms. Gallizzi holds an Associate Degree in Science from Nassau Community College and is pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

Paralegal

Ms. Rivadeneyra is employed as a paralegal in the firm’s Single Event Unit and is assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys. Ms. Rivadeneyra assists in litigating our cases from the commencement of the lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. She brings more than seventeen years of experience in personal injury law to the firm and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA. She is a Notary Public and is also fluent in Spanish.

Paralegal

Ms. Ippolito is a paralegal in the firm’s Single Event Unit with more than 30 years of experience in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Ms. Ippolito handles cases from the commencement of the lawsuit, including discovery and motions, to the trial phase. She has a degree in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice.

Settlement Coordinator

Ms. Josama has worked in the personal injury field as a paralegal and law firm office manager for more than twenty five years. Ms. Josama currently works in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Unit and assists our attorneys working on cases from beginning to end. Her responsibilities include preparation of legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as surrogates court filings. Ms. Josama attended both Queens College and Technical Career Institute and is also a licensed Real Estate Agent.

Paralegal

Ms. Pabon joined the Single Event Unit as a paralegal with more than 12 years of experience in personal injury, negligence, medical malpractice, family, and criminal law. She assists our personal injury attorneys in all phases of litigation from inception to end. Ms. Pabon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. Ms. Pabon is fluent in Spanish.

Paralegal

Ms. Pandolfo is a member of Parker Waichman’s Mass Torts Unit which litigates an extremely high volume of pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, and other complex claims nationwide each year. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Pandolfo gained valuable experience as a customer service representative. She holds an Associate’s Degree from Nassau Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Purchase College, and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Paralegal

Ms. Hernandez is a long-term Parker Waichman staff member with eleven years of service as the firm’s bookkeeping assistant. Ms. Hernandez is responsible for payroll information, overseeing office expenditures, and other general office operations.

Legal Assistant

Ms. Pesce is assigned to Parker Waichman’s Medical Records Department. She is responsible for processing invoices and payments relating to medical records requests. She also assists with client correspondence as needed. Ms. Pesce is currently attending Nassau Community College pursuing a certification in Business Management.

Legal Assistant

Ms. Copertino began working at Parker Waichman LLP in our receptionist team before moving to the firm’s Mass Torts Unit assisting with James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Nicole provides support and assistance for 9/11 first responders and other survivors who are seeking compensation for illnesses related to their exposure to toxins from Ground Zero. Ms. Copertino holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement and Technology and has many years of customer service experience.

Receptionist

Nicole Giuliano is a part of our reception team. Ms. Giuliano holds an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. She previously has worked in customer service for four and has three years of managerial experience which greatly assists her in being able to manage the firm’s high volume of calls in an efficient, effective and pleasant manner.

Intake Specialist

Nicoleta Mereuta is employed as a new case specialist in our firm’s Intake Department, working on new leads gathering information and communicating with clients obtaining case-related information and documentation Ms. Mereuta graduated from Berkeley College earning her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science majoring in Marketing Communications and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies. She is fluent in Romanian, Spanish, and Italian.

Paralegal

Olivia Sinkoff is a member of Parker Waichman’s Mass Torts Unit where she assists our attorneys with nationwide litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, and other product liability matters. Ms. Sinkoff graduated from Brandeis University, with honors, and holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Fine Art in addition to a certificate in Legal Studies. While attending Brandeis, Olivia completed a legal internship and participated in numerous extracurricular activities including the Brandeis Law Journal and school newspaper.

Paralegal

Mr. Segal is a paralegal in the firm’s Mass Torts Unit where he assists our attorneys in litigating claims involving defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other product liability matters nationwide. Prior to joining the team at Parker Waichman, Mr. Segal worked for nearly five years as a paralegal in the personal injury and medical malpractice fields. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry from SUNY Oneonta and a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University.

Legal Assistant

Rachael Adebayo is assigned to the Medical Records Department. She corresponds with medical providers and facilities to obtain records for our clients. Additionally, she assists with client correspondence as needed. Ms. Adebayo received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement Administration.

Intake Specialist

Rene Hernandez is employed as a new case specialist in our firm’s Intake Department. He graduated from Adelphi University, where he received two Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science and History. Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Rene gained relevant experience in research which included data entry, case studies, and research briefs on a variety of political topics.

Paralegal

Ms. Ware has significant paralegal experience in the field of personal injury law. As a paralegal in the firm’s Single Event Unit, she assists our attorneys in the practice areas of nursing home negligence, motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. Ms. Ware is highly experienced in all phases of the litigation process. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from the College of New Rochelle and is a licensed Notary Public.

Information Technology

Mr. Cronin, a Microsoft Certified Professional with more than 10 years of experience, manages the firm’s extensive PC, Network, and Telecom systems.

Paralegal

Ms. Hogan joined Parker Waichman LLP as a paralegal in our Mass Torts Unit bringing with her more than 10 years of retail customer service and management experience. Sabrina is a volunteer with a veterans organization giving her time alongside her father, a fellow veteran. Ms. Hogan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations and a Legal Studies certificate from St. John’s University. She plans on attending law school sometime in the future.

Intake Specialist

Ms. Robles is a new case specialist in our firm’s Intake Department. Ms. Robles joined Parker Waichman having social work experience in government, case management and public administration. Her most recent certification is in Public Administration and Public Policy from CUNY Joseph Murphy Institute. Sara enjoys working with people and brings a kind and empathetic approach to interacting with our existing and potential new clients. She is responsible for managing a high volume of new case leads, gathering important case information, evaluating new claims, and communicating with clients on a daily basis. Ms. Robles is also fluent in Spanish.

Paralegal

Prior to joining Parker Waichman’s Mass Torts Unit, Mr. Brown acquired more than ten years of paralegal experience in the areas of subrogation and personal injury claims as well as no-fault insurance defense claims. Mr. Brown has applied this knowledge to his work in the firm’s Mass Torts Unit, which litigates defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other product liability claims. Sean holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Farmingdale University.

Paralegal

Ms. Candalino began working at Parker Waichman as a Legal Assistant in our Intake Unit several years ago after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from C.W. Post University. After graduating with honors from the Paralegal Program at Hofstra University in 2008, Ms. Candalino took on new responsibilities as a paralegal assisting several attorneys in our litigation department, working on cases from beginning to end including the preparation of legal documents, no-fault filings, and arbitrations. In 2014 she began working in our Mass Torts Unit, assisting on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 claims providing assistance to first responders, residents, and employees experiencing injuries as a result of exposure to toxins at the Ground Zero sites.

File Room

Tavares Perry is an essential member of the firm’s file room staff who shares the responsibility of ensuring the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mailroom. Tavares also supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing, and mailing.

Paralegal

Teresa has been a paralegal in the field of personal injury law for over 10 years. Prior to joining Parker Waichman, she gained valuable paralegal experience working on claims involving automobile accidents, slip/trip and fall cases, and insurance litigation. She is now applying this experience to our Mass Torts Unit, which litigates defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other product liability claims. Teresa also holds a Paralegal Certification from LIU Post and is a Notary Public.

Receptionist

Theresa Humphrey is an integral part of our reception team bringing extensive experience in the customer service field. Theresa ensures that every client or customer has a positive and friendly interaction and handles all calls in a professional manner assisting clients and other calls in getting to the appropriate staff member. Ms. Humphrey obtained her Bachelor’s degree in 2021 with a major in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice from New York State University at Albany.

Legal Assistant

Zarahi Mata began working at Parker Waichman as an Intake Specialist in the firm’s Intake Department prior to moving to our Mass Torts Unit where she works on James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 claims. Ms. Mata graduated from Queens College, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Arts. Prior to joining Parker Waichman, she gained related work experience in the legal field. Zarahi provides support and assistance to firm clients affected by and seeking compensation for 9/11-related medical conditions. Zarahi is also fluent in Spanish.