Paralegals/Assistants

Toni Matts I obtained my paralegal degree while residing in Juneau, Alaska, and have been privileged to work at Silverman, Decaria & Kattelman, Chtd., since 1995. I have spent most of my life in Reno. I have been married for over 30 years and have two daughters.

Susan Sunday I have been a paralegal at Silverman, Decaria & Kattelman, Chtd. since 1999. Prior to working in family law, I was a paralegal in an insurance defense firm in Reno for nine years. I am a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the Sierra Nevada Association of Paralegals (SNAP). I was the Second Vice President from 1998 to 2000, the Treasurer from 1996 to1998, and again from 2009 to 2011. In 2006, I obtained the nationally recognized designations of Certified Paralegal (CP) and Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP). I grew up in San Leandro, California. When I was 16 years old, my parents moved to Reno, Nevada. I graduated from Reno High School and from Reno Business College where I obtained my paralegal associates decree in 1989.

Amy S. Hodgson I have worked in the legal field since 1994, and exclusively in family law since 2001, when moved from Florida back home to Reno, and came to work for Silverman, Decaria & Kattelman, Chtd. I am a member of the Sierra Nevada Association of Paralegals (SNAP), as well as the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). I was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada. I graduated from Reed High School in 1991. I attended Morrison University from 1994-1996, where I graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science - Paralegal degree. In 2007, I received the nationally recognized Certified Paralegal certificate through NALA, and in 2008, I received my advanced paralegal certification in Trial Practice through NALA.

Elizabeth Krutz I have been an employee of Silverman, Decaria & Kattelman, Chtd., since 2006. I started as a part time receptionist and progressed to the position of legal assistant. In July 2010, I took over the bookkeeping responsibilities in addition to my legal assistant duties. Both positions allow me the opportunity to get to know our clients and help them in a meaningful way. Silverman, Decaria & Kattelman, Chtd., is a great place to work. I am proud to be an integral part of a phenomenal support team, all of whom work very hard to provide the best service to our clients.

Jessica Bradshaw I have worked as a paralegal for Silverman, Decaria & Kattelman, Chtd. since 2008. I am constantly learning new things, and love the challenges and rewards this job presents. Prior to becoming a paralegal, I worked my way through high school and college as the firm's runner/file clerk. I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. I attended McQueen High School, where I went on to coach cheerleading for four years post graduation. I attended the University of Nevada, Reno.