Meet Our Dedicated Staff

Our caring professionals are experienced and compassionate, and help our clients in all aspects of Elder Law. Feel free to contact any of our Elder Law specialists directly by calling 850.385.1246.

Lori Sumner

Lori is the Legal Assistant to Jana McConnaughhay in the areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration.

Danielle Merritt

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.

Nancy Richards

Nancy is the Legal Assistant to Amy Collins and Kandace Rudd in the areas of Estate Planning and Guardianship.

Denise Almond

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.

Olivia Merkhofer

Olivia is the Legal Assistant to Amy Collins and Kandace Rudd in the areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, and Guardianship. Ms. Merkhofer received Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Ancient Studies from Eckerd College and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Florida State University.

Lisa Medley

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.

Elisa Burke

Elisa is the firm’s Receptionist. She is the first point of contact at the office and assists all office staff.