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Law Firm Staff

Dedicated Colorado Springs Law Firm

Jane Thomsen

Paralegal

jane@gaddisherd.com

Jane is a native of Colorado Springs and has lived most of her adult life on the west side in Old Colorado City. She attended UCCS and Pikes Peak Community College. She has worked in the legal profession for over 30 years and has experience in personal injury, workers’ compensation, insurance bad faith and complex civil litigation cases. She has spent the last 14 years assisting injured workers in Colorado Springs and Denver. Above all, Jane enjoys helping people going through rough times.

Jane’s hobbies include gardening, cooking and genealogy research. Jane enjoys taking care of her 120 year old home, caring for her two rescue cats and walking the west side neighborhood with her husband of 16 years.

Denise Yerkey

Legal Assistant

denise@gaddisherd.com

Denise has worked in the legal profession for over 20 years. Before coming to Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C., Denise obtained experience in criminal defense, water law, construction law, geological hazards, workers’ compensation, malpractice claims, estates and wills, and personal injury claims. She is a member of Pikes Peak Paralegals and Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Denise has been with Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. since July of 2011. 

Denise was born in Akron, Ohio and has lived many places due to her father’s military service. She loves the mountains of Colorado, and enjoys gardening, motorcycle riding/charity runs, spending time with her grandchildren, and training her rescue dog.

Pamela J. Rood

Paralegal

pamela@gaddisherd.com

Pamela is a native to Colorado growing up in the Southern part of our state. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from what is now called Colorado State University – Pueblo. She spent 25 years working in property and casualty insurance as an adjuster handling claims related to auto, dwelling, commercial and just about all other types of property and casualty insurance policies before transitioning to the legal profession four years ago.

Pamela spent 17 years living in Southwest Wyoming which is where she met her late husband. She has three children and loves the mountains and anything to do with spending time outdoors.

Jeanine Benkoski

Accounting Manager

jeanine@gaddisherd.com

Jeanine is a graduate of the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs and is a long term resident of our fair city. She has been in the accounting field for over 35 years and has been managing the accounting department at Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. for the last 20 years. Jeanine will gladly answer any billing related questions clients may have regarding their cases. 

Jeanine is enjoys animals, large and small, painting, reading, knitting, and working out.

Adele Ogletree

Receptionist

reception@gaddisherd.com

Adele has lived in our beautiful city for over 20 years, and over the course of 15 years, has worked in the legal setting in many roles. She brings her experience to help potential and current clients, as well as support the team in a variety of tasks.

Adele and her husband David participate in marriage initiatives together, as well as getting outside in the fresh air as much as life will allow.

Our Past Clients Say It Best

Hear What They Have to Say About Working With Our Firm
    “I'm So Grateful for Larry Gaddis”
    “In no time flat, we went from dreading a lengthy court process to being completely done and out the door. I am so grateful to Larry Gaddis, thanks again!”
    - Michael M.
    “Superstar!”
    “You are a superstar!”
    - Felix
    “We appreciated that Larry Gaddis was respectful and not condescending.”
    “We appreciated that Larry Gaddis was respectful and not condescending.”
    - Patrick & Rebecca
    “Very polite, courteous, and professional!”
    “Very polite, courteous, and professional! Would highly recommend Tom Herd to friends and family.”
    - Teresta
    “I’m fortunate to have Larry Gaddis as my attorney.”
    I’m fortunate to have Larry Gaddis as my attorney.
    - Allen
    “Larry Gaddis did an excellent job for me.”
    “I especially appreciated the thorough notebook Larry Gaddis prepared. The notebook included copies of all my related papers and instructions and guidance for my children when closing my estate.”
    - Anita
    “You are in good hands”
    Mr. Gaddis makes you feel like you are in good hands. He’s pleasant to work with. We’ve been satisfied customers for many years.
    - Mike and Patti
    “Larry Gaddis makes the experience like meeting with an old family friend.”
    “Larry Gaddis makes the experience like meeting with an old family friend.”
    - Kurt

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