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PATRICIA
HELM
It was 1967 when Patricia Helm interviewed
to be Ole Olsen Sr.'s secretary, and she's been a member of
The Law Team ever since.
"Mr. Olsen sent me out for some lunch
after the interview," she recalls now. "When I
came back, he put me to work, and I've been here ever since."
Inside the office, Patricia served 16
years as Ole Olsen Sr.'s secretary (until his death in 1983).
Since then, she's worked as Ole Olsen Jr.'s secretary.
The rest of the time, Patricia
enjoys reading, computer games, and "especially" spending
time with her two grandsons.
KIMBERLY
HIGGINS
Kimberly Higgins joined The Law Team as a receptionist in 1983. Shortly thereafter she took over as Terry White's primary secretary and after a brief hiatus from August, 2008 to May, 2009, rejoined the firm and is currently working part-time. She enjoys the diversity of the general practice firm, but her specialties are in the areas of Criminal Law and Appellate Law.
Kimberly achieved certification on September 29, 2005 after completing the comprehensive specialty examination offered by legal Secretaries International, Inc. for Certified Legal Secretary Specialist-Civil Litigation (CLS). She is also an active member of Legal Secretaries of Southwestern Indiana, Inc. and legal Secretaries of Indiana, Inc.
On April 19, 2006, Kimberly received the Florence Britzius Award presented by the Evansville Bar Association and the Legal Secretaries of Southwestern Indiana for outstanding achievement in the profession of legal secretary and dedicated service in the legal community.
PATTI
THOMPSON
Patti Thompson is part-time employee
for The Law Team, working as a secretary for Mr. Hambidge.
The rest of the time, she is a wife (and
frequent travel and golf partner) to Bob Thompson, mother
to two sons, stepmother to a stepson and stepdaughter, and
a grandmother of four.
BRIAN
E. HAMBIDGE
Brian is a sophomore at Western Kentucky University, majoring in Middle School Education. Brian is the middle child of Tim and Kathy Hambidge.
Brian works during the summer and school breaks. Brian handles the input of accounting information for the firm as well as assisting with preparations of files. Brian’s hobbies include playing golf, coaching youth basketball, trap shooting, and bird hunting and hanging out with his friends.
BARBARA ALVEY
Barbara "Barb" Alvey has been a member of The Law TEam since January, 2009. She is a paralegal, providing services to Law Team Partner Timothy J. Hambidge.
Barb graduated with honors and was awarded an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Daymar College in Owensboro, KY. As a Kentucky native, Barb worked for several years at a Kentucky law firm and an Indiana law firm prior to joining THe Law TEam. Her capabilities and skills enhance The Law Team's ability to meet clients needs in an ever-changing world.
Barb likes working in the legal field because every day is unique in that you never know when your next challenge is going to land in your "in box."
Barb is married and has one son. Outside of paralegal work, she enjoys reading & traveling.
DENNIS SULLIVAN
Dennis "Denny" Sullivan is a graduate of Indiana University earning a BS and MPA from the Division of Public and Environmental Affairs. While in college he served diligently in the Equal Rights Amendment movement, the Campaign for Human Development, rights of the disabled, clean air and water issues, and the Coalition for Racial Diversity. Since graduation he has continued academic pursuits and achieved advanced skills in Information Technologies.
Working his way through college, Denny spent eleven years as a member of UFCW/ AFL-CIO serving first as a shop representative and progressed to the negotiating committee and grievance council. Later, as a General Manager, he was honored with numerous Excellence in Sales and Management Achievement Awards. In addition, he was a strong proponent for the hiring of the handicapped and helped many secure positions.
Dennis' governmental work began in the area of Child Protection with the Department of Family & Children. During this period he was also active in The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization, and is a present member of Green River Kiwanis. Later he accepted advancement to the US department of Labor/ Interstate Section. His tenure was recognized by the agency for high quality output and decision making. This performance advanced him to a position of Adjudicator with the Social Security Administration/Family and Social Services Administration. Within this framework, Denny was responsible for primary decision making in all areas of physical, mental, and child disabilities. The position entailed administering a budget ranging from $6-9 million per year, and he acted as a source of public information for the Americans with Disabilities Act. During this time, he championed and secured benefits for many Veterans who had been previously denied by the Veteran's Administration and the Social Security Administration.
CONNIE LITTLEPAGE
Connie Littlepage, a graduate of Lockyear Business College, first worked with The Law Team from 1991-1996 as the receptionist and collection clerk. Thereafter she worked in the Vanderburgh County Clerk's Office eight plus years. She rejoined The Law Team in April, 2009, as Terry White's primary secretary bringing with her proven organizational and legal skills and a dedication to a high standard of professionalism.
Connie is an avid volunteer devoting extensive personal time to the compassionate caring of wounded and sick animals, and rescues neglected, abused and unwanted animals through P.A.A.W.S., a no-kill animal rescue organization. She is on the Board of P.A.A.W.S. as well as its treasurer.
Connie is also a member of Historic Newburgh Kiwanis and serves in an advisory capacity to a local political organization.
MARTHA J. RITCHIE
Martha Ritchie joined The Law Team as a receptionist after 10 years working as a legal secretary for a law firm in Owensboro, Kentucky. She works for Ole J. Olsen, Jr. in collections and assists the other attorneys at Olsen White & Hambidge with various duties.
Martha was awarded an Associates Degree in Medical Science from Owensboro Business College (now Daymar College) and was the Quality Assurance Assistant at Owensboro Mercy Hospital for several years before deciding to make the change to the legal field. She enjoys wearing the many hats that her job requires.
Her hobbies include reading, computers, and spending time with her grandchildren.
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