"I have been an attorney for over 25 years, with my office always being in Ironwood, Michigan at the same location.

"I help supervise and lead the staff, as manager of office operations, and chief litigator.

"I have had extensive experience in personal injury, and worker's compensation. Having practiced law in the Gogebic Range area of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, my expertise include handling skillfully a wide variety of legal issues including divorce and family matters, estate planning, probate, criminal law and real estate. I have put together a staff to serve a varied portfolio of clients, and legal needs. My interest is in primarily meeting client objectives, and listening to their concerns, and goals.

"I am and have been a member of the Michigan and Wisconsin Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers, and Michigan Trial Lawyers."

"My many personal interests include snowmobiling, antique automobiles, psychology and construction and remodeling projects. I pride myself at being available to clients, having a home published phone number for the entire period of time I have practiced law. My personal cell phone number is

906-364-2674 and can always be reached directly. My Christian faith has been the basis of my life."

"Prior to becoming associated with Superior Law, PLLC, in 2000, as claims manager, I have spent 12 years as an insurance company adjuster and supervisor with both Northland Insurance and Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies. I have had extensive experience in insurance claim investigations and damage evaluation of injured persons.

"My skill and experience allows us to accurately assess the likelihood of recovery and an accurate settlement range in a timely fashion. Because of what I have done previously and gathering extensive experience as a claim adjuster, I am able to "think" like a claims adjuster which enables us to spend our time and resources wisely focusing in on obtaining relevant information that the insurance carrier will need to process your claim and maximize your claim.

"Because my extensive insurance company experience, I can effectively deal with the insurance adjuster during the critical settlement negotiation stage of your claim "talking their language." Marvin and I work closely to get the most compensation available under the law."

Colleen is an Ironwood native and possesses a diverse background which provides valuable experience as a Legal Assistant for Superior Law. Her previous positions include Legal Assistant, Deputy Clerk at the Gogebic County Register of Deeds/County Clerk's Office, Administration at the Ojibway Correctional Facility, Disability Claims Representative for Social Security and Real Estate Abstractor.

She is excited to return to the opportunity and challenge of working in the legal field and utilizing her knowledge and skills in assisting the attorneys and clients in achieving the best solution and results for their legal needs.

Her outside interests include downhill and cross country skiing, golf, swimming, water-skiing, tennis and biking.