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Employee of the Month:

Mandy Sisto:

Mandy consistently shows an outstanding work ethic and a positive can-do attitude. She is always willing to help and support her teammates while managing her own responsibilities. Mandy has made a significant positive impact since day one!  ðŸŽ‰Congrats, Mandy!

 Honorable mentions:

Angela Cheek:

"Angela is always helpful and has been helping to organize the Debtservice inbox. Her support is why the department was able to catch up and be current. She is really fast and diligent."

Melissa Rodriguez:

"Melissa always has a great attitude and work ethic! She has done a great job of training newer people with intake and new DS paralegals."

Kristen Wolken:
"Kristy has gone above and beyond for her team and the department as a whole, especially within the last couple months. She's taken on a huge responsibility in the absence of a paralegal for Hillary on top of her usual workload and is always the first person to jump in and help when needed."
 
Michael  Jacob:

"Michael is always there to help, has a great demeanor and a calming presence."

Stefanie Guzman:
"Stefanie did an amazing job covering multiple paralegals during the month of June, while training a new paralegal and maintaining her own responsibilities! I really appreciate her."
 
Gabrielle Perez:

"Gabrielle is incredibly reliable and I always have peace of mind knowing that any task I assign to her will be completed thoroughly and efficiently. She consistently follows up to confirm the work has been completed which reflects her strong sense of ownership and accountability."

Jeyvelisse Perez:
"Jey has been an asset to not only Settlement, but also to accounting. With her help and macro skills, we have been able to cut the fees to Opposing counsel process down in nearly half the time."
 
Aldair Camarillo-Venture
" Aldair is a great co-worker who is always ready to help in any way he can. He shows initiative and speed when it comes to problem resolution. He's kind and helpful with clients and does his best to answer any questions a client may have."
 
Erika Serrano:

"Erika is great to work with. She always offers a helping hand, is a great trainer and team player! She responds quickly to client concerns and is very knowledgeable. She's been a great asset to my learning process and helped me work more efficiently."

Margarita Garza:

"Margarita holds Client Services together!"

 Elaina Chavez:
"Elaina is always helpful and answers all requests in a timely manner."
 

 

Work Anniversaries:

Adrianna Lopez-Colon - July 7th - 1 Year

Adrianna has consistently completed her responsibilities. She handles her work and file assignments reliably. She's doing a solid job, and I'd love to see her confidence in her role and file management continue to grow over the next quarter. 

Gabriella Marquez - July 10th - 3 Years
Gabriella is an outstanding individual, hardworking and very dedicated to her role.
 
Melissa Rodriguez - July 10th - 3 Years
I can highlight that Melissa is a very proactive and ambitious person. The leadership she's demonstrated is truly valued along with her drive to always aim higher.
 
Maria Fernanda-Medina - July 22nd - 2 Years

Maria is a very dedicated, hardworking individual and I value her contribution to the team.

Amanda Reinehr - July 25th - 3 Years
Amanda has great potential and the ability to take on more responsibility. Her positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn have not gone unnoticed, and she's contributed to keeping the team's workflow stable and on track. With continued growth and decreased volume, she is well on her way to becoming a strong and impactful contributor to the team.
 
Mercedes Baltazar - July 28th - 1 Year 
In her first year, Mercedes has demonstrated significant growth and a strong command of her role. She consistently shows a willingness to help others and maintain a positive attitude.
She communicates effectively, especially when needing support, which contributes greatly to the team's success. Her closure tasks are always completed promptly and efficiently. Even as the caseload has increased, she has continued to rise to the challenge with accuracy and dedication.
 

HLG in the Community: Continuing Bankruptcy and Collections Defense Education in Sarasota County

11/04/2022:  In most consumer debt collection actions, the parties must attend a mediation to attempt to resolve the dispute before trial. In November 2022, Holland Law Group attorneys, J. Edward Richards and Elyssa Harvey Tenenblatt, worked with the Florida 12th Judicial Circuit's Citizen Dispute Settlement Program to provide continuing mediation education to many of the Circuit's volunteer mediators. Along with another local attorney, Edward and Elyssa provided valuable information and answered questions regarding legal issues surrounding the many consumer debt cases that are filed each year.

Edward, a senior associate attorney in HLG's debt defense department and appears every week in Manatee and Sarasota County courts. He first spoke about debt consolidation and settlement companies as well as the pitfalls many consumers encounter as they try to use those services to settle their accounts. He then spoke about the different kinds of debt, from credit card accounts to automobile deficiencies and medical debts – each with their own defenses and issues.

Elyssa, a senior associate attorney in HLG's bankruptcy department, who is authorized to practice in Florida's Northern, Middle, and Southern district Federal courts, discussed how bankruptcy can assist someone struggling with debt. She discussed the different kinds of bankruptcy, what those bankruptcies can do for different debtors, bankruptcy asset exemptions, timing of filing, and other bankruptcy nuances. She also suggested questions for mediators to ask regarding bankruptcy when conducting a civil dispute mediation.

The Citizen Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP) provides free mediation and referral services for the citizens of Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties across a wide variety of disputes. CDSP uses Florida Supreme Court certified mediators who volunteer their time and are specially selected for the program, and the program can be utilized by parties prior to filing a case with the court.

If you are interested in our attorneys providing a similar seminar for your classroom or department for your community, please reach out to our office.

Managing Bankruptcy

09/15/2025:  As featured in SRQ Magazine, in September 2025, Laurie Blanton, managing bankruptcy attorney was awarded the 2025 Elite Top Attorneys award. Laurie has managed Holland Law Group's Bankruptcy Department since November 2019. Laurie is a seasoned bankruptcy attorney, practicing in the Bankruptcy Federal Court since 2009. If you are considering bankruptcy, contact us today for a free consultation.

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