Our staff plays a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring every client receives attentive, efficient service. Dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate, our team works behind the scenes to keep your experience organized, responsive, and supportive from start to finish.
Margaret is the firm’s Receptionist. She is the first point of contact at the office and assists all office staff.
Denise is the firm’s Office Manager and assists with scheduling and administrative work for all of the attorneys and is often a point of contact for clients and their families.
Lisa is the firm’s Client Relations Coordinator. She is most often the first point of contact new clients have with Waldoch & McConnaughhay. She attentively listens to determine the client’s needs, transfers the call to the appropriate team member or schedules the client. She has a bachelor of arts degree from Florida State University.
Nicole is the Legal Assistant to Sarah Halsell in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration.
Nancy is the Legal Assistant to Amy Collins and Kandace Rudd in the areas of Estate Planning and Guardianship.
Danielle is the Legal Assistant to Kandace Rudd in the areas of of Public Benefits, Medicaid, Long-Term Care Planning, Surrogate Decision Making, Probate, and Trust Administration. Ms. Merritt is a graduate of Valdosta State University.
Lori is the Legal Assistant to Jana McConnaughhay in the areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration.

