The Staff of Bemis, Roach & Reed Disability Law Firm

Ronda has been with Bemis, Roach & Reed since its inception in 1993. She is married to firm partner, Lonnie Roach, and while she began working with the firm solely by handling the bookkeeping, her role has evolved over the years to cover a plethora of other duties under her unassuming title. As Office Manager, Ronda is in charge of all marketing and advertising for Bemis, Roach & Reed, as well as managing all HR responsibilities. She genuinely cares for the future of our clients and is always looking for innovative ways to assist and streamline the process from intake to resolution. Ronda’s dedication to excellence and to the vitality of the firm is apparent in all she does, and her organization skills and attention to detail keeps the office running like a well-oiled machine.

Dora has worked in the legal profession since 1980. She has worked primarily in the areas of personal injury, employment, ERISA insurance law. Dora earned her CPLS designation, (Certified Professional Legal Secretary), in 1990 from the National Association of Legal Secretaries. In 1992, she earned a paralegal certificate from the paralegal program at Huston-Tillotson University and in 1993 was certified as a CP, (Certified Paralegal), by the National Association of Legal Assistants.

Dora has been active in the legal community and has served as President of the Austin Legal Secretaries Association and as President of the Capital Area Paralegal Association. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division.

Dora has worked as a paralegal with Bemis, Roach & Reed for almost twenty years, first from 1996 to 2005 and then from 2005 to the present. She currently works with Lonnie Roach in his ERISA disability practice. Over the course of her nearly twenty years, Dora has helped thousands of clients

Sammie holds a paralegal certificate, a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Legal Studies from Texas State University. She began her legal career in 1998 and has worked as a litigation paralegal in intellectual property, oil & gas, employment, personal injury, and disability law.

Sammie joined Bemis, Roach & Reed in 2010 as Mr. Reed’s paralegal and assists him with his ERISA and private disability dockets. She and Mr. Reed have an active litigation practice and she is no stranger to the court house. Her experience allows her to comfortably manage cases in federal courts, state courts, and in administrative hearings.

Craig has worked in the legal profession since 2009. He has worked primarily in the areas of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income. In 2010, Craig earned a paralegal certificate from the paralegal program at Huston-Tillotson University.

Craig began working as legal support in 2009 and as a paralegal with Bemis, Roach & Reed in 2010. He currently works with Greg Reed in his Social Security disability practice. Craig personally knows each and every Social Security client at the firm. He meets with the clients, along with Mr. Reed, and processes initial claims, appeals, and medical record inquiries during the application process.

Ann graduated with a BS in Business from Marywood College, Scranton PA. After graduation, she took a job with IBM as a Project Manager. Ann retired from IBM after 30 years. Ann joined Bemis, Roach & Reed in 2013 and has put her project management skills to work in our Long Term Disability practice. Ann supports Dora Hudgins, Mr. Roach’s Paralegal and helps with the accounting.

Claudia completed the Graduate Paralegal Certificate Program through Rice University, where she acquired the training and skills necessary to efficiently conduct legal research and draft legal documents and pleadings. Claudia was raised in Venezuela, and she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree through the Central University of Venezuela in 2009, graduating at the top of her class. She is fluent in Spanish and English and proficient in Japanese. Her accomplishments also include a scholarship awarded to her in 2005 to participate in the Ship for World Youth Program sponsored by the government of Japan. Several years later, she served as liaison and interpreter between Japanese and Venezuelan sports teams in her hometown of Caracas. After moving to Texas in 2011, Claudia subsequently earned an Associate’s Degree from Houston Community College with a 4.0 GPA and highest honors.

Claudia currently works most closely with Lloyd Bemis in his Social Security Disability practice. She is excellent at handling multiple tasks, while taking care to prioritize and follow up with every client accordingly. Her diligence and ethical standards enable her to provide high quality work to our clients.

As our Senior Intake Specialist, Will is an expert in aiding individuals who come to us seeking counsel for Social Security and Long Term Disability, treating them with sensitivity and respect. He began his career at Bemis, Roach & Reed filling the dual role of Medical Records Clerk as well as IT support, and he continues to give technical support as needed. An Austin native, Will has always been passionate about giving back to the community. In the past, he volunteered for Relay for Life and has worked as a volunteer fire fighter in Elgin. Raising 5 children, who range in age from 4 months to 17 years, has afforded him the patience and empathy required to fulfill his current integral role with the firm.

As Social Security Case Manager, Trisha conducts interviews with clients, completes initial applications and assists in filing appeals, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Trisha began her work at Bemis, Roach & Reed as an Administrative Assistant, where she made her eagerness and aptitude for learning apparent early on. She quickly moved into the position of Intake Specialist, where she obtained experience and knowledge in the areas of Social Security and Disability. Trisha’s background includes Internet Marketing Consultant, as well as several years in the customer service industry. Her positive energy and compassion for the clients are of great value in her current role as Social Security Case Manager for the firm.