Allen Law Firm Gainesville & Ocala Staff
Ginny Allen
Client Care/Insurance Specialist
Ginny graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Public Relations) from the University of Florida in 1981 and began a career with Nationwide Insurance in 1982.
Throughout her twenty-five year claims career with Nationwide, she handled and managed various types of cases including personal injury, medical, auto, homeowner and commercial claims, and also served as a state-wide litigation manager.
While working at Nationwide, she attended many mediation and trials as the designated corporate representative. She also worked on several catastrophe teams assisting policyholders after storms and hurricanes. She holds the professional designations AIC (Associate in Claims) and CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting).
Ginny is a cancer fighter/survivor after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2007 and is currently in remission. She is active in many community events and local charity fundraising activities. She has an extreme appreciation for life and loves helping clients work through their difficulties and challenges and is the steady promoter of the firm’s philosophy of sincere client focus and care.
Ginny is married to Bill, her high school sweetheart, and they are the proud parents of two adult children, Amanda and Will, and son-in-law Charlie Burchfield, and grandparents to two pretty cute grandkids!
Faith Henry
Case/Office Manager
Allen Law Office Manager Faith Henry is a native of Ohio and Nebraska and received her bachelor’s in Health Administration from Ohio University in 2003. Faith worked in the legal field for 5 years prior to joining the Allen Law Firm as a Case Manager. During that time, she has developed an appreciation for clients and families that have been affected by loss or injury.
Faith is devoted to educating clients about their cases and to building strong relationships with others. Having evacuated from New Orleans in 2005, Faith understands what it takes to be compassionate during difficult times. Her personal experiences have given her a deeper appreciation for her clients and have instilled in her the supportive nature that is necessary during difficult times. During her downtime, Faith enjoys fitness and social time with friends and family.
Nicole Talcik
Case Manager Supervisor
Nicole joined the Allen Law Firm, P.A. in 2015 bringing with her over 20 years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal handling all aspects of a personal injury claim. She began her career as a file clerk and worked diligently to acquire the skills necessary to achieve the title of Paralegal. She earned her A.S. in Paralegal Studies in 2006 and in 2017, graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a 4.0 GPA, from Liberty University with a B.S. in Paralegal Studies.
Nicole is also a member of the Florida Bar Association as a Florida Registered Paralegal. As a Paralegal/Case Manager here at Allen Law, Nicole is dedicated to providing personal attention and compassion to our clients and their families. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys reading, movies, exercising, and spending as much time as possible with her daughter and grandson who resides in Michigan.
Adamarie Keeton
Office Manager/Settlement Manager
Adamarie uses many talents in settlements and negotiations of medical balances at Allen Law. Like her sister, Ginny Allen, she loved growing up in the small town of Bronson, Florida. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Florida and was a science teacher for many years while she and her husband Jim started and ran their own company, BK Cypress Log Homes, in Bronson, Florida.
After running her own company for so many years, Adamarie thoroughly enjoys customer care and now loves anticipating and answering our clients’ needs and questions. Like Ginny, Adamarie is a cancer survivor having battled breast and thyroid cancer. Her happy place is her log home and spending time with Jim and her adult children, Jordan, James, and Corinne, and Jordan’s wife Shannon, but the Keeton household is really run by their Miniature Schnauzer, Jackson! She loves to play bocce and has a great bocce court at their house. To put it simply, Adamarie just loves nature, and simplicity.
Allison Seymour
Settlement Specialist
Allison Seymour was born and mostly raised in Albertville, Alabama. However, growing up a military brat, she moved very frequently. Allison relocated to Gainesville, Florida the summer of 2018 with her husband so he could attend the University of Florida. Allison attended the University of West Florida and earned her bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration December of 2015. She spent four years working in the healthcare industry during and after earning her degree.
Her prior work experience in medical billing and her education help her to negotiate our client’s outstanding balances with healthcare providers in an assertive and knowledgeable manner. She strives to disburse settlement funds quickly and efficiently. In her free time, Allison enjoys running, exercising, reading, and spending time with her husband and Bull Terrier rescue.
Sally McConn
Director of Marketing
Sally is a native of Gainesville, Florida, and graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism in 2012 with a degree in Telecommunications. She joined the ALF team in August of 2021, and brings over a decade of valuable experience in customer service, sales and strategic marketing to the Allen Law Firm team.
Outside of work, Sally’s passions include songwriting, leading worship with her husband, reading, running, and enjoying her family of 4. She can often be found recharging with a new book or her favorite TV show, or roping her husband into starting another house project. Sally is a night owl with a love for coffee, music, good friends and creating new things.
Tim Brinkley
Case Resolution Manager
Tim joined Allen Law Firm in 2011. He is a native Floridian. He is originally from South Florida, but now considers Gainesville his home. Tim graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1988 with his B.A. in Corporate Management. He has an Associate in Claims (AIC) designation and has been a licensed Claims Adjuster for over 25 years.
Tim worked for several major insurance companies throughout Florida for over 23 years specializing in claims that involve complex liability, catastrophic injuries, and extensive litigation. He has handled and settled thousands of injury cases during his career.
Tim and his wife Mary are the proud parents of two daughters, Emily and Alyson.
Ashley Ranslow
Paralegal
Originally from Miami, FL, Ashley has called Gainesville home for the last 10 years. After graduating from the University of Florida with her B.A. in Criminology, Ashley began working for Nationwide Insurance as a Casualty Adjuster, investigating coverage and liability claims across the country. After 6.5 years with Nationwide, Ashley brings her experience and customer dedication to the ALF family as a Case Manager. Ashley takes pride in providing excellent and reliable customer service, while educating and handling each client with individual care, compassion, and transparency.
Ashley values faith, family, and friendship. In her free time, you’ll catch Ashley spending time with her husband and their two young children. They are avid Gator fans, lovers of all things Disney, and enjoy family adventures like camping in the Appalachian Mountains
Cari Sterling
Paralegal
Cari is a South Florida native but has called Central Florida home for nearly 20 years. She brings extensive legal and administrative experience that make her a valuable source to Allen Law Firm’s clients. She has managed chiropractic offices, was a case manager for two medical malpractice and personal injury firms, and was a probation officer. Additionally, she educated and mentored middle and elementary students for 15 years. Cari has her Associate degrees in both Criminal Justice and Elementary Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Conflict Resolution from the University of Central Florida.
Cari is an avid gardener who loves to watch various critters enjoy her garden. She is also daring enough to swim in the Central Florida rivers and springs hoping to catch a family of otters or sunning turtles while avoiding the gators. She loves spontaneous adventures and road trips. On many weekends, Cari can be found frequenting locally owned businesses and farmer’s markets or advocating for various human rights causes.
Greg Webb
Paralegal
Greg was born in Gainesville and has never left. He attended the University of Florida and received a B.A. in Criminology in 2015. After graduating, he handled claims for Nationwide Insurance for 5 years before joining Allen Law Firm in 2021. He has handled complex claims and possesses an understanding of traditional insurance defense. He uses this experience to provide clients with the best possible outcome for their case.
Greg enjoys spending free time with his wife, Kelly, son, Ellis, and dog, Willow. He is an avid football and baseball fan of the Gators, Buccaneers, and Red Sox.
Jessica Sanabria
Paralegal
Jessica Sanabria was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Chicago, IL. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and brings over a decade of personal injury experience. She loves that her many years of experience in personal injury has allowed her to help so many people heal and financially move forward with their lives after an accident. She is so pleased to be a part of a law firm that not only truly cares about their clients, but also goes above and beyond for what’s right.
Jessica is married to a retired Marine and is a mother of two. She enjoys being outside with her family, and enjoying the beautiful nature here in Florida.
Lauren Rice
Paralegal
Lauren is a native of Miami, Fla., and has called the Gainesville area home for almost a decade. She graduated with bachelor’s degrees in English and Journalism from University of Central Florida and went on to work as a reporter and photographer throughout Florida and the Southwestern United States. Lauren then went on to work as a licensed claims adjuster for several prominent insurance companies, acquiring more than a decade of experience investigating and resolving complex liability and bodily injury claims.
She enjoys working closely with clients to provide compassion, understanding, and guidance through the often frustrating and complicated claims process. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading mystery novels and traveling, especially to the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. She also loves spending time with her husband, stepson, and their energetic Border Collie-Pitbull mix, Marley.
Melissa Kulczycke
Litigation Paralegal
As a case manager/paralegal for our firm, Melissa is a dedicated advocate of our clients and feels strongly about providing the time and attention they deserve from the beginning of their claim to settlement. Although she is a native North Floridian, she began her legal career more than 20 years ago. In 2003, she relocated to the Tampa Bay area where she worked as a Legal Assistant on commercial litigation cases and served as support for a City Attorney.
In 2016, after a little negotiating with her husband, she convinced him to make the move back to North Florida to be closer to family. They now reside in High Springs, Florida with their daughter, Savannah, and two Australian Shepherds. Melissa’s son, Nicholas, is currently stationed in Marathon, Florida with the U.S. Coast Guard. During her off-time Melissa enjoys a little gym time, home projects with her husband, gardening, fishing and camping.
Kim Mitchell
Legal Assistant
Kim is Georgia born, but Florida raised. She’s lived in FL most of her life and grew up surfing New Smyrna beach almost every weekend. She’s been a paralegal for 8 years and comes from a wide range of legal experiences from Criminal to Family, and now Personal Injury law.
She enjoys being a dedicated mom and spending family time with her amazing daughter and traveling.
Tra Schuler
Legal Assistant/Property Damage Specialist
Born and raised in Bronson, Florida, Tra is a native to North Central Florida. Tra earned his degree in Computer Information Systems from Saint Leo University. After graduating in 2006, Tra returned to the Gainesville area. He worked for five years at the Alachua County Clerk of Court before joining the Allen Law Firm team in 2011 as a Client Care Specialist. At Allen Law Firm, Tra assists with every aspect of a client’s case but is specifically in charge of ensuring repairs are completed properly on a client’s car, arranging rental vehicles and negotiating settlements on total loss vehicles. Tra also pursues Diminution of Value claims for our clients on their damaged vehicles.
Tra is the “technical” guy at the firm and assists with all computer and electronic issues. He enjoys spending time with his family and is a big Gator fan. In his free time, Tra coaches youth basketball.
Ruth Browning
Legal Assistant
Ruth has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on health care. While attending college, Ruth worked in customer service and provided home care for individuals with disabilities. Her college courses and employment experience provided her with a wealth of knowledge on research, writing, and analysis, as well as a passion for helping others.
Ruth knows that personal injuries from accidents can be overwhelming and she is committed to helping clients in their time of need. A devoted wife and mother, she loves spending time with her family at the beach or lake, as well as hiking, reading, and learning new languages.
Anthony Allie
Legal Assistant
Anthony joined the Allen Law Firm team after recently moving here from Denver, Colorado where he was the office manager for one of the largest family law firms in the state. He brings a wealth of office and marketing experience to our team and certainly enjoys the client care emphasis of our firm as his previous management experience included responsibility for client satisfaction.
Anthony has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Colorado State University and his interests include health and nutrition, outdoor activities and traveling.
Shea Bain
Legal Assistant
Shea Bain is a Legal Assistant here at the Allen Law Firm. She takes great pride in being thorough, organized, and going the extra mile in each and every case that she contributes to. Her diligent work and caring spirit have endeared her to our staff and clients alike. If you know Shea, you know she will bring her best to every situation. Shea has a background in customer service, administration and has plans to pursue law school in the near future.
In her time outside of the office, she enjoys exercise and yoga, traveling to new places, and spending time with the people she loves!
Kelly Webb
Litigation Legal Assistant
Originally from West Palm Beach, Kelly has called Gainesville her home for the past 18 years.
Kelly earned her degree in sociology from Santa Fe College. After graduating Kelly worked in customer service for over 10 years serving and managing at your local Texas Roadhouse. Kelly joined the firm in early 2022, but it feels like she’s been with us forever!
At Allen Law, Kelly assists with all client aspects for cases in Litigation, but is specifically in charge of scheduling and coordinating for her Litigation team.
Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband Greg as well as their 5 year old autistic son Ellis Grey. When Kelly is not running around chasing Ellis, she loves interior decorating their home, going to Disney, and has a secret talent of being good at karaoke.
Nicole Daniell
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Nicole is new to the Allen Law Firm team, joining us as our Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Chances are if you call or come into our Gainesville office, she will be the first person you speak with, or if you come by in person, you’ll see her smiling face eager to greet you!
Nicole has been a Gainesville resident for the past nine years. She received her Associate of Arts degree from Santa Fe College in 2021. She recently got married, and is enjoying co-parenting their two adorable cats, Kami and Kaze. Nicole enjoys drawing, gardening, and baking in her off time. She has a (fraternal) twin sister, and thinks that Halloween is the best Holiday of the year!
Dexter
ALF Firm Mascot
Dexter was our mascot here at the Allen Law Firm for 12 beautiful years, and recently traveled over the rainbow bridge to Doggy Heaven. He loved to swim and was often found chasing tennis balls or Frisbees in the back yard. He graduated from J&K Canine Academy in 2015, and pursued further training in the field of obedience. He was considered an expert in his field.
He loved opening doors with his nose and visited ALF regularly to greet the staff and clients. He was often featured on billboards and commercials, and was the lead negotiator on the contract for large milk bones, as opposed to the medium-size ones that used to be provided to all dogs who visit ALF. Dexter is dearly missed by the Allen’s and the ALF staff, but his memory will live on forever.
Jasmine Munoz
Legal Assistant
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