Meet the Team
Firm Owner & Managing Attorney
Scott grew up in Middlesboro, Kentucky in the southeastern corner of the state adjacent to Cumberland Gap National Park, surrounded by the hills and mountains of Appalachia. He has enjoyed a multifaceted career that began after his high school graduation, when he joined the U. S. Army as an Air Traffic Controller stationed in Hawaii…
Associate Attorney
Sarah-James Sendor is a native of Flat Lick, Kentucky, a rural area in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth. She is the only child of James A. “Jim” Miles and Laurann Miles and is a first-generation college graduate and law school graduate. Sarah-James is an alumna of Knox Central High School, and she earned her…
Associate Attorney
Tressa is an associate attorney at Elder Law Guidance. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced personal injury law in Texas and was an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Lexington, KY where she represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a felony prosecutor in the Special Victim’s Unit specializing in crimes involving victims of domestic violence and…
Director of Operations
Gina is the Director of Operations at Elder Law Guidance. She joined the team in 2019. Gina graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Science. She has worked as a paralegal for over 18 years and has over 15 years of experience managing law offices and paralegal staff. Gina has…
Office Manager
Alexis originally started working with Elder Law Guidance in 2020 as a Legal Assistant/Caseworker helping clients with their estate planning needs and obtaining Medicaid for long term care benefits. She took a brief leave of absence to have her third child in 2023 and has returned in 2024 to fulfill the role in the firm…
Client Care Manager
Jessica is the Client Care Manager at Elder Law Guidance. She has been with the team since 2019. A Richmond native, Jessica attended both Midway College and Eastern Kentucky University and studied Special Education/Deaf Interpreting & Public Relations. She has a background in marketing, community service and management. Jessica managed a marketing firm before working…
Client Care Specialist
Nikki Strunck is a Client Care Specialist at Elder Law Guidance. She was born and raised in Madison County. Nikki attended Madison Central High school and upon graduation, attended Eastern Kentucky University where she studied nursing. Some of her best memories were formed here and living in Kirksville. Though she moved away for 14 years…
Client Consultation Manager
Brandon Scott Crowe is the Client Consultation Manager at Elder Law Guidance. He was raised in Jessamine County and is a graduate of West Jessamine High School. Brandon graduated from ISSA with an associate’s degree in Exercise Science and has a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals. He served in the Kentucky Army…
Legal Assistant & Case Worker
Keaton Scott Smith is a Legal Assistant and Case Worker at Elder Law Guidance. He is a lifelong resident of Richmond and a graduate of Madison Central High School. Keaton graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and religious studies and is fascinated with studying and learning about the nature…
Legal Assistant & Case Worker
Anthony is a Legal Assistant at Elder Law Guidance. His work is primarily focused on supporting the firm’s Medicaid practice area. Anthony was born and raised in Somerset. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Since graduation, he chose to work with vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities and…
Paralegal
Shannon Werner is a paralegal at Elder Law Guidance. She primarily works in the probate and guardianship practice areas. She graduated from Lexington Community College in Lexington, Kentucky with an A.A.S. and has been a paralegal for over 15 years. She is a life-long resident of Kentucky and currently lives in Lexington. She grew up in…
Legal Assistant & Case Worker
Heather Wesson is a Legal Assistant/Case Worker at Elder Law Guidance. She is originally from Huntington Beach, California, and raised in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She has degrees in Science and Psychology. Prior to joining Elder Law Guidance, Heather spent four years as a funeral director, where she honed her ability to support families during challenging times. Before…
Law Clerk
Rima Patel is a Law Clerk at Elder Law Guidance. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised there in a home with her grandparents, parents, and younger brother. She comes from a large tight-knit family where gatherings are no less than 30 people. Rima graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science…
Legal Assistant & Case Worker
Elizabeth “Ellie” O. Showalter is a Legal Assistant/Caseworker at Elder Law Guidance. She is a native to Indianapolis, Indiana where she grew up with her mom, dad, and two sisters (Ellie is the middle child). In 2022 Ellie and her fiancé, Alan, moved to Georgetown with their two corgis. They were married in November 2024. …