Staff

Sandy Kluessendorf

Paralegal

Sandy Sandy has more than a decade of experience working with Jeff Anderson & Associates. She is a wonderful source of comfort for clients and works to ensure that the legal process is one based on support and trust. Sandy is also responsible for directing discovery in cases for Pat Noaker.

Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Sandy graduated from Chippewa Valley Technical College with a paralegal degree. Sandy now resides in the Twin Cities area and is an active volunteer for Animal Ark, an animal shelter through which she serves as foster mom to motherless kittens. Sandy has also volunteered with Meals on Wheels for the past five years.

Christine Rued

Paralegal

Christine Christine’s academic credentials make her a valued resource for the firm. In addition to earning her Associate of Arts degree, Christine’s work with clients is enhanced by a degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University. Recently, Christine completed her Masters in Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. She also serves as adjunct instructor at Inver Hills Community College, where she teaches Criminal Justice to paralegals.

Lakeesha Tillmon

Paralegal

Lakeesha Lakeesha’s experience as a litigation paralegal is vital to our mission; her experience interviewing and then maintaining client relationships is invaluable; and her attention to detail in every aspect of case management is important to the overall success of our team.

In addition to her Paralegal certification, Lakeesha has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with minors in History and Philosophy.

Stacey Benson

Paralegal / Legal Communications Assistant

Stacey With an extensive background in the legal and investigative fields, and having worked as a field investigator for a large insurance company and as an assistant to a California county coroner, Stacey adds great value to our firm. Adding to that value is impressive educational achievement, including a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Forensic Science.

Among other experiences, Stacey has volunteered at CornerHouse, a child abuse evaluation and training center, and the internationally recognized Innocence Project.

Annie Kopplin

Law Clerk

Annie Annie Kopplin is a third year law student at William Mitchell College of Law and began working with Jeff Anderson & Associates in 2010. She is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she majored in Political Science and Spanish. Annie’s fluency in Spanish is an important contribution to our legal representation of Hispanic and Latino clients.

Therese Gahler

Legal / Executive Assistant

Therese Therese has worked for Jeff Anderson for more than fifteen years and currently serves as a legal and executive assistant to both Jeff and Mike Finnegan. In the ever demanding world of a major litigation environment, Therese provides a capable and steady hand that keeps the firm focused and on time.

Erin Dalluge

Legal / Executive Assistant

Erin Erin is the legal and executive assistant to attorneys Patrick Noaker, Sarah Odegaard and Jared Shepherd. With nineteen years, Erin is the longest tenured employee at Jeff Anderson & Associates. She brings a calm demeanor and historical perspective that are invaluable to the day-to-day work of the firm.

Krista Schnelle

Accounts Manager

A native of Dodge City, Kansas, Krista worked in the accounting office of a car dealership before moving to Minnesota to keep books for Jeff Anderson & Associates.

McKinley Wuollet

Technology Manager

McKinley McKinley has worked with Jeff Anderson & Associates since 2005. He is responsible for research, equipment maintenance, and website and technology support.

Michelle Stoltz

Receptionist

Michelle Michelle is the lead receptionist at Jeff Anderson and Associates, and has answered the phone with a smile since 2004. Before coming to the firm, Michelle worked with adolescents as a client representative for Face to Face Health and Counseling Inc., in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Melissa Harris

File Manager

Melissa With great attention to detail and an incredible work ethic Mellissa has kept things in impeccable order at Jeff Anderson & Associates for more than eight years.

Laurie Harper

Case Coordinator

Laurie Preparing and getting legal notices and updates out to clients and the courts is an integral and important task in a law office, and it is a task that Laurie does with perfection.

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