Xai Moore

As the first point of contact for clients, vendors, and guests, Xai Moore brings warmth, professionalism, and exceptional organization to her role as Receptionist. She manages the front desk with a calm and welcoming presence, ensuring that every caller and visitor receives prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable assistance. Xai oversees a wide range of day-to-day responsibilities,…

Ella M. Schmidt

Ella M. Schmidt is a Paralegal in our Hartford, Wisconsin office, where she supports Mark Opalisky and Logan Smith, as well as handling subrogation efforts through careful claim evaluation and liability analysis. Her background in the legal field enhances her ability to navigate complex documentation and support efficient resolution strategies. She earned her degree in…

Caitlin L. McGoohan

Caitlin L. McGoohan is a Legal Assistant in the Hartford, WI office of Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. She also assists both Partner Emeritus, Bradley W. Matthiesen, and Associate Attorney, Christopher R. Vandeventer. Caitlin’s day-to-day responsibilities include administrative tasks such as managing calendars, organizing files, and managing calendars, along with drafting and filing legal documents.…

Cindy L. Stys

Cindy L. Stys is a Paralegal in the Hartford, Wisconsin office at Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Her work focuses on handling a variety of subrogation claims, specifically ERISA. Cindy has 30 years of experience in Subrogation. She enjoys working closely with clients and negotiating settlements with various parties. This line of work has helped Cindy…

Crystal D. Pogorzelski

Crystal D. Pogorzelski is a Senior Paralegal based in the Hartford, Wisconsin office of Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Known for her dedication, precision, and depth of legal knowledge, Crystal plays a key role in supporting the firm’s attorneys and ensuring efficient, high-quality case management.

Emily N. Bates

Based in the Hartford, WI office, Emily serves as the Lead Subrogation Paralegal, where she plays a key role in managing a broad spectrum of subrogation claims. In addition to her casework, she oversees the firm’s team of paralegals and claims specialists, ensuring smooth operations and consistent excellence across the board. Emily earned her Bachelor…

Jeff Cottam

Jeff Cottam is a Claims Specialist in our Hartford, Wisconsin office, where he brings more than 14 years of experience in the criminal justice field at the federal, state, and local levels. He applies his investigative skill set and sharp analytical background to support subrogation efforts and effectively manage claims across a variety of loss…

Julie A. May

Julie A. May is a Paralegal and Legal Assistant at the Hartford, Wisconsin office of Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Her work focuses on handling a variety of subrogation claims as well as assisting Associate Attorney Lance T. Jones and Partner Nicholas J. DeStefanis. She received her Associates degree in Applied Sciences in Paralegal Studies…

Meghan S. Henthorne

Meghan S. Henthorne is the Firm Administrator of Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Working out of the Hartford, WI office, she oversees hiring and manages the staff of the firm. She handle’s day to day operations like payroll, vetting vendors, overseeing the accounting department, as well as anything and everything HR related. Meghan works hand…

Mya B. Osterman

Mya B. Osterman is the Firm Administrative Assistant of Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Working out of the Hartford, WI office, she works closely with the Accounting department and handle’s daily operations such as payroll, onboarding, and event planning. Mya joined the MWL team in June of 2023 as an assistant to Firm Administrator, Meghan Henthorne.…