Our Staff

Clients and colleagues regularly praise our staff members' experience, knowledge and their caring attitudes.

At Stritmatter Kessler we are blessed with a dedicated family of experienced professionals who work closely with clients and their attorneys throughout the life of a case.

Our staff comes from a variety of backgrounds, including several educated in medicine and nursing. They enjoy helping clients and usually build long careers as members of the Stritmatter Kessler team.

We encourage staff members to attend continuing legal education and other seminars to keep their skills and knowledge at the highest level. We are also incredibly proud of their community involvement and efforts for causes beyond the Pacific Northwest.

The real secret is their instincts, they truly care about every case and every client.

Check out the new SKWC Seattle Staff Blog!

Legal Staff

Catherine Fleming, Attorney

Catherine received her J.D. at Seattle University School of Law, M.A. in Philosophy from Washington Univ. at St. Louis, B.S. in Economics from Carnegie Mellon and B.A./B.Phil. in Philosophy from Univ. of Pittsburgh.

Cheryl Baldwin, Paralegal to Paul Whelan

Tamron Clevenger, Legal Assistant to Paul Stritmatter, Ray Kahler, Garth Jones

Wanda Creitz, Legal Assistant to Kevin Coluccio

Wanda started working for SKWC in 2001.

She, her husband, 4 year old son, and 3 year old German Shepard live on a 1973 40 foot Cruise-a-Home in Ballard.

They race their Olson 24 sailboat Three Ring Circus locally and escape to their off grid cabin in Lyle near the Columbia Gorge.

The maritime lure has provided her with an unique appreciation for admiralty clients and their cases.

Elodie Daquila, Legal Assistant to Brad J. Moore

Kristin Edington, Paralegal to Paul Whelan

Kristin obtained a B.S. in Psychology from the Univ. of Wyoming and completed the Graduate Certification Program for Paralegal Studies at the UW. She has worked at SKWC for five years and enjoys spending her free time hiking, biking, gardening, and when the calendar allows it, traveling far and wide...

Kerri Gettman, Paralegal to Kevin Coluccio

Jody Hatch, Paralegal to Paul Stritmatter

Jody has worked at SKWC for 31 years. Married for 31 years to Dwayne, she has two children, Kelsie and Brett. She also has a golden retriever, and enjoys hiking, camping and golfing.

Jamie Kessler, Paralegal to Keith Kessler

Kerry McKay, Legal Assistant to Keith Kessler

John Meyers, Paralegal to Karen Koehler

Anne Roberson, Paralegal to Karen Koehler

Anne is incredibly devoted to helping wild animals in Africa, and spends one month out of every year to help them in their habitats. See more at our Community Involvement page.

Patti Sims, Paralegal to Brad Moore

Ken Wilcox, Paralegal

Ken's interests outside the office include acoustic guitar and percussion, as well as ocean and river kayaking.

Administrative Staff

Jenene Blume, Receptionist, Hoquiam

Jenene has worked at SKWC for 6 years She loves to contribute her time to volunteer efforts such as "Paint the Corridor." (See the Community Involvement page.)

Catherine Fleming, Marketing Director

Cristina Greig, Marketing/Administrative Coordinator, Seattle

Thelma Norwood, Receptionist, Seattle

Tricia Reid, Payroll/Tax Processor, Bookkeeper, Hoquiam

Tricia has worked at SKWC for 12 years. (See Tricia in the video of the "Paint the Corridor" project!)

 

 

SKWC Staff

Recent Pacific Northwest Injury Law Advocate Blog Headlines

WA Appeals Court Upholds $12.8 Million Award for Injured Firefighter

Posted on 21 February 2012

Firefighter Mark Jones fell 15 feet down the hole in the middle of a night in December 2003. He suffered traumatic brain inju... Read more


Think About This the Next Time You Look at a Wine Bottle

Posted on 30 January 2012

SKWC attorney, Ray Kahler, recently wrote an article for Trial News. In brief, Ray discusses the importance of adopting safer... Read more


Super Lawyer's National Blog Spotlights Karen Koehler & Her Blog

Posted on 19 January 2012

SKWC's very own Karen Koehler continues to gain recognition far and wide for her unique brand of blogging. Super Lawyers... Read more


Parents of 2 Year Old Who Died from Tylenol Sue Johnson & Johnson

Posted on 13 January 2012

On July 22, 2010, Daniel and Katy Moore of Ellensburg, Wash., say they gave their 2-year-old son, River Moore, Very Berr... Read more


Recent SKWC Spinal Cord Injury Blog Headlines

Work out & eat right for SCI bone health

Posted on 17 February 2012

People with SCI are at higher risk for osteoporosis due to lack of weight bearing on lower limbs.  Decreased bone densit... Read more


Nutrition and pressure sores

Posted on 16 February 2012

Those with SCI have the same protein nutrition needs as the general population.  This changes if a pressure sore develop... Read more


Factors associated with heart disease risk in SCI

Posted on 9 February 2012

Heart disease risk can be reduced by keeping cholesterol, waist circumference and other risk factors in check. Blood fats (li... Read more


Please don't Supersize Me - SCI nutrition and weight issues

Posted on 8 February 2012

Those with SCI need fewer calories than the non-paralyzed.  This is because metabolic activity decreases after SCI due t... Read more