JENNIFER BARGESSER

is a paralegal with over 19 years of legal experience.  She has a strong background regarding personal injury with a specialty in worker's compensation, social security, and no-fault matters that often spring up when a person becomes injured.  Jennifer has a talent for getting things done when they need to be done and is an extremely valuable player on our team.

BETTY LUCAS

brings over thirty years experience in the insurance field, (we even hire from the "other side").  She obtained her NYS Insurance Agents license in 1980 and specialized in the fields of personal and commercial lines until she joined our team.  Her background has been very helpful in (a) analyzing some of the intricacies that arise with insurance coverages and (b) dealing with clientele having insurance related questions, inclusive of no-fault protections.  You will note her high level of dedication, calmness and integrity when you speak with her.

Karen Welch, FNP

is the wife of Jacob Welch and has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for over 15 years.  Her services include review of medical records and assistance to firm attorneys so that they can better understand medical issues arising from injuries.  She also provides much needed assistance in analyzing medical malpractice claims.  Additional medical malpractice experts, however, will be hired should such a case proceed to trial. 

Attorney Welch has worked with various experts in all different fields including medical doctors, engineers, economists, and accident reconstruction specialists.  Our office will be able to find the right professionals to assist you in your individual injury case.  These experts can be consulted locally in the Elmira/Corning area, or be found around the nation depending on your individual injury and needs.