Meet the Team
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…
Derik grew up in South Point, Ohio, a small river town in the tri-state area on the border of Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University (Southern Campus) with honors. After college he began working with The Herald-Dispatch newspaper in Huntington, West Virginia. During his seven years at the newspaper, he served as…
Gina is the Operations Manager and a Paralegal 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 16 years and has over 11 years of experience managing law offices and paralegal staff.…
Sarah-James Sendor joined Elder Law Guidance as a Law Clerk in March 2022, and she graduated from the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law in May 2022. Upon passing the Kentucky Bar Exam, she will practice at Elder Law Guidance as an Associate Attorney. A native of Flat Lick, Kentucky, Sarah-James graduated from Knox…
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…
Alexis is a Case Worker and Legal Assistant at Elder Law Guidance. She graduated from Hazard Community and Technical College with an Associate Degree in Arts. She has worked with the elderly through nursing homes and while serving as an AmeriCorps member with the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky. Alexis is a veteran of…
Victoria is a Legal Assistant at Elder Law Guidance. She joined the team in 2021 and brings a jovial disposition to working with clients through their cases. After graduating high school, she attended Western Kentucky University where she studied Literature and Elementary Education. Victoria’s professional and personal background is rooted deeply in service, which is…
Keaton Scott Smith is a Case Worker and Legal Assistant 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…
Drake Fitzpatrick is a Legal Assistant at Elder Law Guidance, primarily assisting in probate case work. He joined the firm in this capacity in 2022. Drake is a life-long Richmond native and a graduate of Madison Central High School. He says, “I am fulfilled by helping families through the probate process. Having lost my own…
Nikki Strunck is a Legal assistant and Caseworker 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…