Carolyn Meeker - RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law - Real Estate Paralegal

Carolyn Meeker – Real Estate Paralegal

Carolyn graduated from Daniel Hand High School and immediately started her legal career with Marlowe, Snow & Atticks in Madison. She quickly proved herself to be a smart and valuable team member and honed her skills into one of the preeminent real estate paralegals on the Shoreline.

At RWC, Carolyn continues to serve as head real estate paralegal. She also assists the attorneys with estate planning, Medicaid, and probate matters. Carolyn has three children and lives in Madison with her husband and twin daughters.

Rebecca Gordon - RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law - Estate Planning Paralegal and Receptionist

Rebecca Gordon – Estate Planning Paralegal

Rebecca, aka Bex, is the first person you talk to when you call our office and a friendly face you can always rely on throughout your journey. ⁠

A shoreline native, a graduate of Daniel Hand High School, and a former student at Northeastern University and Southern Connecticut State University.⁠

⁠Former gymnast, manager, choreographer, and team coach at Nutmeg Twisters Gymnastics for 12 years.

Bex loves to cook, bake, and her favorite pastime is watching her boys play baseball. 2017 Madison Athletic Hall of Fame nominee and a seasoned theater performer.

Currently living in Higganum with her husband, William of 19 years, and 2 children, Liam and Riley, and her 3 cats!⁠

Karen Christiansen - probate paralegal - RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Karen Christiansen – Probate Paralegal

Born in Syracuse, NY, and moved to Killingworth, CT at age 10.⁠

A graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School, and a former student at Briarwood Business College and Middlesex Community College.

⁠After being in the corporate world and owning a business, Karen brings her extensive knowledge to the team at RWC as a probate paralegal.

Karen loves baking and cooking for the holidays, traveling, spending time at the shore, a good book, and musicals.  She lives in Middletown with her husband and puppy Copper.

Marni Lustberg - Medicaid Paralegal - RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Marni Lustberg – Medicaid Paralegal

A Long Island native, Marni received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rochester, magna cum laude.  She spent 11 years in the publishing industry in both New York City and Kansas City.

While taking time off to raise her son and daughter, Marni served 2 terms as the Secretary of the Killingworth Women’s Organization, volunteered for many years at the Branford nonprofit, Read to Grow, and was a Yale-New Haven Hospital volunteer.

At RWC, Marni assists the attorneys with Elder Law and Medicaid matters.

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Luriena Palmares – Medicaid Paralegal

Born and raised in Connecticut, Luriena made the decision to stay close to home when pursuing her career as a paralegal. Luriena brings 19 years of legal experience to our firm and has devoted most of her career to assisting children/families in need. Her caring demeanor and empathetic personality allow her to quickly build a rapport with clients.  She prides herself on providing clients with a welcoming experience throughout the duration of their case.

 

Outside of her role as a Medicaid paralegal, Luriena is a proud mother of six and has recently become a proud grandmother. She enjoys dancing, cooking, drawing, hosting family events, and crime documentaries.

Margarita Puzis - Marketing & Technology Director - Reed Wilson Case - RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Margarita Puzis – Marketing & Technology Director

Margarita was born in Odessa, Ukraine, moved to Israel at age 6, then to Miami, FL at 16, and has been living in Connecticut for about 10 years.

Graduated from Miami Dade College with an associate’s degree in Business Administration and received a bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of Miami.

Margarita loves dancing, drawing, music, boxing, baking, interior design, and putting together furniture without instructions.

Margarita manages all legal software operations, digital marketing, graphic design, social media, and website administration, as well as writing for the RWC blog.

Diana Campano - RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law - Office Manager

Diana Campano – Office Manager

Diana grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Boston College. She worked at Guilford Savings Bank for many years before joining her husband, Joe, full-time to operate Compassionate Care at Home, a home care agency located in Branford, which they sold last year.

Diana brings her experience of superior customer service and understanding of long-term care to RWC. She greets clients, fields telephone inquiries, and runs our billing department. Diana has three daughters and lives in Clinton with her husband and her dog, Frankie.

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Darnesha Austin-Taylor – Receptionist

Born and raised in New Haven, Darnesha is a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School and a former student at Albertus Magnus College. She originally studied creative writing, however has found her strengths in doing administrative work. With experience working at a legal firm and an elderly facility, Darnesha can combine both experiences at RWC. She enjoys cooking, baking, and going to the gym.