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Nicole M. Richardson – Paralegal

Nicole was born and raised in Washington, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in English. She then received her Paralegal Certificate from the Paralegal Institute at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has over ten years experience as a paralegal, which has allowed her to work in a diverse field of legal issues including medical malpractice, transportation law, personal injury, general civil litigation, and family law. She is married to Paul Richardson, who is an Associate Professor at Coastal Carolina University, and they have two daughters.

Nicole is an invaluable member of the Ward Law Firm legal team. She serves as the law firm’s Office Manager handling the day-to-day operations. She is the personal Paralegal to Attorney Regina Ward and the primary point of contact for existing clients. You will find that Nicole has a professional demeanor in handling clients’ confidential matters and she is kind and sympathetic to those who are experiencing difficult and emotional situations.

Suzanne “Suzy” LaMantia – Legal Assistant

Suzy is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada but has been living in Myrtle Beach since 2006. She is currently attending Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina where she is on her way to achieving an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and Paralegal Certification. Not only does Suzy work full time while attending college, she is also a busy single mother of a toddler son.

Although Suzy is the newest member of the Ward Law Firm legal team, she serves three very important roles. She is the first point of contact for all persons calling the law office. Suzy serves as the firm’s Receptionist answering the phones, taking messages, and making appointments. Suzy is also the personal Legal Secretary to Attorney Regina Ward and she manages the Billing Department. You will find that Suzy strives to uphold the highest quality of friendly and efficient customer service while maintaining a professional legal environment as required by Ward Law Firm.