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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Melodie is an Operations Assistant with Elder Law Guidance, assisting Gina and working with the team to keep the firm running smoothly. She calls Madison County home now, but it’s hard for Melodie to pinpoint her actual hometown, as she moved around the Southeast frequently due to her father’s calling as a Southern Baptist minister.…
Thad is the Client Consultation Manage at Elder Law Guidance. As part of our Client Care Team, Thad works to ensure our new clients receive the critical information, education, attention, and care they need as they begin their relationship with us. Thad is a native of Harrodsburg and studied at Xavier University after high school.…
Caroline is the Legal Receptionist at Elder Law Guidance. She manages the communications hub of the firm as the first person our clients, colleagues, vendors, and the public get to meet. Caroline also handles many of the administrative tasks of the firm, working seamlessly with other departments. Caroline is from Prestonsburg, KY. She graduated from…
Megan is a Legal Assistant and Case Worker at Elder Law Guidance. Her work is primarily focused on supporting the firm’s Medicaid practice area. Megan grew up in Jeremiah, KY, graduating with honors from Letcher County Central High School. She was a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar, attended the University of Kentucky and is currently completing her…
Montana is a paralegal at Elder Law Guidance, working with our attorneys on critical legal tasksto prepare for our clients’ cases, like conducting research and preparing and managing documents. Montana is a Kentucky native, born in Salyersville and raised in Paintsville. After graduating from high school, she worked as a title abstractor and elder caregiver.…
Tiffanie is a Legal Assistant/Caseworker at Elder Law Guidance. She joined the team in August 2023. Her work is primarily focused on supporting the firm’s Medicaid practice area. Tiffanie is a Kentucky native, born in Harlan and raised in Evarts. She graduated from Evarts High School. Tiffanie graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of…