Patti Baron joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2021. As Director of Marketing, she oversees all marketing initiatives for our South Carolina locations.

She has over 25 years of marketing experience, including working with over 600 law firm clients at a digital agency, managing a team of creatives and web professionals to launch websites, and garner first-page search engine rankings through content and SEO.

Patti holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University in Marketing and Finance. She is also a certified coach by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

What she enjoys most are the people at the firm and the job itself. She says, “The people I work with are just really good people. They want to help and it shows in their kindness, compassion, and how employees and clients are treated. I really enjoy the work because there is such a wide range of responsibilities and the opportunity to have an immediate impact on a daily basis.”

When she is not working at SLF, she enjoys exploring South Carolina, traveling, spending time with her family, the beach, live music, gardening, cooking, and trying new restaurants.

Favorite Life Quotes:
“Courage is the gas pedal that moves you through life.”
“Sometimes when life is falling apart it is actually falling together.”
“Just do the next right thing, the next baby step.”

Melody Brown has supported Steinberg Law Firm since 2016. In 2019, she joined our Downtown Charleston office as a Legal Assistant. She brings several years of work experience and has a Bachelor’s Science Degree in Psychology from the College of Charleston.

Helping the community through a team approach brings her great joy. By providing excellent customer service, she hopes to help reach the best solution for each client’s matter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, game nights, live music events, watching sports. She is also interested in all things décor.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Be the Change that you want to see in the World.”

Sindy Castillo joined the firm in 2022. She brings years of experience and helps assist our Goose Creek office. As a receptionist, she navigates all incoming calls and directs our clientele to the appropriate staff members.

At the Steinberg Law Firm, everyone works as a team for the best outcome. Sindy enjoys the, “…positive working environment. There hasn’t been a day where I don’t want to go into work. You can see the dedication of everyone in the firm.”

Outside of working at Steinberg Law Firm, she enjoys spending time with my family and friends.

Sindy likes to live life by this philosophy:
“When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say ‘Why me’ say ‘Try Me’.”

Becky Chapin is a talented Paralegal at the Steinberg Law Firm. She first joined our Summerville Office in 2014. She attended Trident Technical College with a focus on Paralegal Studies. She brings years of dedicated experience and understands how to anticipate our clients’ needs.

What she enjoys most is how everyone at the Steinberg Law Firm shares a common goal: helping others. She states, “It’s the best feeling knowing you have been able to help someone when they need it most.”

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her two dogs (Duke and Bailey), and loved ones. Her hobbies include reading and Gamecock Football.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.” -Pythagoras

Laura Clarke first joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2008. She has provided assistance to our legal team for several years. She attended Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in General Studies, a minor in Sociology, and a Business Foundation Certificate. She also attended Trident Tech College where she obtained her Paralegal Certificate.

The reason she enjoys her job is because “…I get to work directly with clients and help the attorneys make a difference in our clients’ lives during a painful season of their life.”

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, spending the day at the beach, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and poochie.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Why be someone else when that position is already taken, so just be yourself because there is only one you.”

Monica Correa has supported our diverse team since 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Bilingual Interpreting for Medical and Healthcare from the College of Charleston. As a Paralegal at our Summerville Office, she anticipates the challenges each attorney and client may face. She states, “I appreciate SLF’s community outreach and volunteering opportunities for the staff.”

Outside of the office, she enjoys working out, trying out new local restaurants, reading, and traveling.

Goes by the philosophy:
“Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.”

Caroline is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina. With a B.A. in Mass Communications, she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Working at SLF, she says, “Everybody at Steinberg is super welcoming and helpful, it really is a great environment to be a part of. Communicating and interacting with clients one-on-one is super rewarding.

When she is not working, Caroline enjoys spending time with friends, going to the gym, concerts, and cheering on the Gamecocks. Having spent most of her life in Charleston, she loves exploring new things in the area, new places to eat, and just enjoying everything this beautiful city has to offer.

Favorite Quote:

You’ll never catch any fish if you don’t get in the boat!

Susan Dales joined the firm in 2016. She is currently a Paralegal at our Goose Creek office. She loves working in a fast-paced environment. Her main goal is to always stay focused on providing excellent legal counsel to her clients. She takes care of not only her clients but looks out for her legal team.

She graduated from Portland Community College with an Associate’s of Applied Science. She also attended Portland State University with a focus in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on her daughter at sporting events, enjoying a weekend at the beach, and spending time with her family.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Lacey Dalesandro is one of our most loyal and dedicated employees. She has supported our Goose Creek office team for the past 15 years. She not only brings a diverse work background but also attended the University of South Carolina with a focus on Pre-Pharmacy.

As a Paralegal, her favorite part has been building strong connections with her clients. She states, “… every day brings something new. I also enjoy the true friendships that I have made with co-workers during the past 15.”

When she is not working, she enjoys going to the soccer field with her husband and 3 children. All 3 of her children play soccer and her husband coaches soccer. On the rare occasion that they take a break from soccer, they love to travel to new areas.

Sonya Glass brings a strong background to Steinberg Law Firm. In 2018, she joined our Downtown Charleston team. With an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Miller-Motte Technical College, she understands the ever-changing requirements for different cases. She is a great problem solver and strives to provide the best service to her clients and team.

When she is not working, her time is well spent with her family and friends. She also enjoys hanging out by the pool on those hot, South Carolina days.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Olga Gordon is an Administrative/Accountant Assistant at our Goose Creek office. She first joined the firm in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, she attended Charleston Cosmetology Institute, Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, and Trident Technical College. She is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Licensed Realtor.

She enjoys helping people during their most difficult times and participating in community outreach activities. When she is not at the office, she reads the word of God, attends church services, spends time with her grandchildren and exercises regularly.

Goes by the philosophies of:
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” – Psalms 23:1
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” – Philippians 4:13

Robin M. Griffin joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2021. Although she is new to the firm, she enjoys the extremely warm, welcoming, and helpful aid from everyone at the Steinberg Law Firm. She currently assists attorneys as a Personal Injury Paralegal at our Summerville office.

She brings years of experience and dedication. She has a B.S. in Human Resource Management and a B.A. in business Technology from Arkansas State University. When she is away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has 3 grown children that have also moved to Charleston, South Carolina. She loves the beach and exploring the beautiful city.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“You never know what someone is going through, so always be kind.”

Glenis Mosley Haynes is currently a Paralegal at our Downtown Charleston office. She joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 2011. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English and a minor in Communications. She has also been a nationally certified paralegal since 1990.

Glenis has a natural ability to help others. She states, “I strive to do my 100% best for the clients; therefore, I handle each and every task with extra special care and compassion to do whatever is required to work towards obtaining the best resolution for the client. I also strive to do whatever I can for SLF to help fulfill its vision and mission.”

In her free time, she treasures spending time with her husband and family. She helps complete mission projects with her church and other community-related activities that help others.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

Shannon Henderson first joined our Charleston Office in 2012. She brings several years of experience and understands the everyday challenges that each case brings. She currently assists Partner, David T. Pearlman.

The types of cases she handles include car accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice and wrongful death.

She enjoys working with the people at Steinberg Law Firm and the new clients she gets to meet per case. In her spare time, she truly appreciates spending time with her family.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“If life gives you lemons, make lemonade and then find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party”

Kelli Hundley joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 2021 as a Legal Intake Specialist.

She now works alongside an attorney to make a difference in the lives of our clients. She believes that she has “….the advantage of guiding people through all the challenges when they have been injured and making it as easy as possible for them to get better” She says, “it’s a personal reward knowing I’m going to come into work that day and help so many people!”

When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and family. They like to travel and eat lots of different foods.

Kelli goes by the philosophy of:
“You may not be able to control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

Paralegal Robin Jenkins White is highly trained and experienced. She has multiple certifications including an Associate’s in Paralegal Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Morris College, and a Master’s in Science in Management and Human Resources from Troy University. With over 17 years experience in the legal industry, Robin is a great addition to the Summerville legal team.

Motivated by her desire to help people and make a difference, Robin enjoys her work at Steinberg Law Firm helping injury victims. She says, “I appreciate how the firm places value on its employees, culture, and serving the community.”

When Robin is not working, she enjoys exploring, studying history, and spending quality time with family and friends. She also loves Marvel and DC comics, trying new foods and experimenting with new recipes.

Life Quote: “Never stop learning.”

Megan May currently assists our Summerville office as a Receptionist. She brings years of experience and attended Trident Tech for Computer Networking.

In her day-to-day work, what she enjoys most is helping others. Whether it’s through tasks, talking with clients, or making someone else smile on those not so good days, it makes her job worthwhile.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her kids. It is her mission to do something with them every day. They share a love for swimming, exploring the outdoors, and shopping.

She lives by the philosophy of:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou 

Marlo recently joined Steinberg Law Firm in their Summerville office. A recent graduate of the University of Missouri; Columbia, she brings a degree in journalism and strategic communications to her role as the marketing assistant. She also has previous agency experience as well as photography skills.

What do you like best about your work at SLF?

Everyone here is so nice and welcoming especially coming from out of state. The people here really made me feel at home and comfortable from the very first day. I really enjoy that we do a wide variety of marketing for the firm and the attorneys. Also, we have the opportunity to work with some amazing people and organizations in the area.

What do you like to do when you are not working at SLF?
I love spending time outdoors either going on walks or finding new places and exploring the area. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, working out, reading, and focusing on my photography outside of work. It’s also nice to be able to enjoy the beach on the weekends.

Favorite Quote:
Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny.

Lark McDonald enjoys helping people. In 2020, she joined Steinberg Law Firm as a Receptionist and Legal Assistant. She graduated from Blackstone School of Law with a focus in paralegal studies. She not only brings years of experience to the team but is also recognized as a certified paralegal.

Outside of her work, she likes to spend time with her grandchildren, reading, and gardening.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13

Quera Mcleod joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2018. She is currently a Paralegal at our Goose Creek office. She brings several years of experience and holds an Associate’s Degree from Trident Technical College.

She not only understands the daily challenges that an attorney or client may face, but she anticipates how to best approach a matter. She states, “This job is very rewarding. All the hard work pays off when we assist each client in need.”

When she is not busy at work, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her unbelievably marvelous kid.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Maya Angelou

Kelly Ann Miller joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2014. She brings years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Health Promotion from Coastal Carolina University.

She is currently our Accounting Administrator. She is happy to work alongside, “…such talented individuals who truly care about every member of our staff and our clients. Our entire firm is very family-oriented and supportive of our local community. I thoroughly enjoy my job because it includes a variety of tasks that are both challenging and fun. No two days are the same!”

When she is away from the books, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and family. Her favorite activities include hosting family get togethers, watching college football (Go VOLS!), enjoying long walks, and reading new books.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Work hard…enjoy life…family first!”

Tammy has over 23 years of working in the legal field. She is a graduate of Virginia College with an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. She also holds a  Paralegal Training Certificate and a Criminal Justice Academy Certification.

She loves working with the staff at Steinberg Law Firm and building relationships with her clients. Having been injured herself in a bad car wreck, she has compassion and understanding for injured people and their cases. 

In her spare time, Tammy enjoys spending time with family, traveling, going to football games, cross-stitching, and fishing.

Favorite Advice Nugget:

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.”

Brandi Owens brings great energy to her work and loves interacting with people. She joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2020 as a receptionist and has since been promoted to administrative assistant. Brandi ensures all guests and clients are helped in an efficient and effective manner at our Summerville location. With her diverse background, she is able to anticipate everyone’s needs.

In her spare time, she enjoys face timing with her sons, Bryce and Zach, and her grandson Preston.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Live life to the fullest.”

Autumn Perry joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2021. She brings not only years of experience, but a great understanding on how to best assist her clients and attorneys. She currently supports Partner Michael Jordan in our Goose Creek office.

What she enjoys most at the firm is the wonderful team. She states, “It’s great to be a part of a wonderful team of people who all have the same goal of helping our clients. I enjoy being in a position where I am constantly learning new things and every day is not the same.”

When she is not busy with clients, she enjoys tasting new food dishes, traveling to new areas, and spending time with her family of five.

Constance Porchia joined the Steinberg Law Firm team in 2020. Her background includes several years of experience and she holds a Legal Assistant Certification from Centura College.

As an Intake Specialist, she supports our Summerville office by helping clients and attorneys prepare to open new matters. What she enjoys the most about work is having the ability to help others in need. She offers to help people find the resources they need to reach their goal.

When she is not working, she loves spending time with her family. She also enjoys watching old TV shows and movies.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“God will always make a way; Don’t ever give up!”

Susan Rienzo has been a dedicated, hard-working Steinberg Law Firm member for over 30 years. She not only understands what attorneys need for their cases, but works with clients to develop the best presentation for their case.

She holds years of experience and has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in History from Oral Roberts University. She is also a NALA certified paralegal. She has gone through rigorous training and enjoys problem solving each unique matter.

Outside of work, she enjoys being outdoors and home decorating.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3

Rachel Rivera is a Legal Intake Specialist located in our Summerville office. There, she answers calls from potential clients inquiring about their injury cases. She attended Trident Technical College where she studied science.

What do you like best about working at Steinberg Law Firm?

I really enjoy being able to help people when they need it the most.

What do you like to do when you are not working at SLF? 

I enjoy spending time with my daughter. Going to the park and being outdoors gives your mind the clarity it needs.

Favorite Quote:

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Olga Rodriguez first joined the firm in 2008. She has been a supportive and dedicated Goose Creek team member as a Bilingual Legal Assistant. She has been a tremendous resource for complex matters that involve clients who know a different language.

She loves to work with people and appreciates how, “… SLF has a heart for all their clients. It is committed to helping clients during their legal challenge and works hard to achieve the best results for them.”

When she is not busy at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking outside, and reading new books.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

Zelda M. Rouse is one of our most loyal and dedicated staff members. She has been with Steinberg Law Firm for 20 years. She is currently our Legal Administrator at our Summerville office.

She brings years of experience and has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Strayer University. She enjoys working with our attorneys, staff, and clients on a daily basis. She wants to help our South Carolina communities in the best possible way. In her free time, she enjoys watching an array of movies.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“When you can’t control what is happening, control the way you respond to what is happening, for that is where your power is.”

Tara B. Rudman joined our Goose Creek team in 2019 and focuses exclusively on workers’ compensation cases. She has over 8 years of experience as a paralegal and prior to that, attended nursing school.

What she enjoys most at the Steinberg Law Firm is the positive work environment. Although everyone at our firm works hard, she likes how “we really are a work family.” In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, and being outdoors at the beach or the pool.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she will conquer the world.” – Marilyn Monroe

Since 2017, Linda M. Saccomagno has been a personal injury litigation Paralegal. She currently assists Benjamin W. Akery with personal injury matters.

She brings years of work experience and holds a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. She also holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Marshall University. What she enjoys most is caring for each of her clients. She also appreciates the family atmosphere at Steinberg Law Firm.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with her three-year-old rottweiler, “Babygirl.”

Goes by the philosophy of:
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

Lacy Sidbury joined Steinberg Law Firm in 2003. He attended Trident Tech where he focused on Arts and Information Technology. He not only brings years of experience but is also a collaborative worker. He keeps the firm running and up to date on best practices.

He enjoys working as a team and believes, “…working together to help others in need…” is a great thing to do.

When he is not busy, he enjoys being outside. His hobbies include fishing, cooking, golfing, tennis playing, and kayaking. He also enjoys visiting the beach from time to time.

Goes by the philosophy of:
“Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window.” – Steve Wozniak

Winnie Snider is currently a trusted paralegal at our Downtown Charleston office. She has been with Steinberg Law Firm for over 5 years. She enjoys helping clients with their specific needs and anticipates the process for each matter.

She brings several years of experience and graduated from Trident Technical College with a certificate as a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching “How-To” videos online.

Chris Young joined the firm in 2023 as a Legal Courier. Previously he enjoyed a career as a dental technician.  He has an associate’s degree in Biblical Studies and is also a Certified Dental Technician. He can be found at any of our three offices, bringing his friendly smile with him as he keeps things moving.  What he enjoys most about his job is how friendly and kind the staff is at SLF!

When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his family at the beach or on the water. He also enjoys grilling and working in his yard.

Chris’s Favorite Quote:

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” -C.S. Lewis