Van Siclen Stocks Firkins is only as successful as its entire team. We are where we are today due to a tremendously competent and efficient workforce. From top to bottom, we are very proud of our legal team.
When signing on as a client, you become a fundamental part of this team and can rest easy once your legal problems are placed in the hands of Puget Sound’s top paralegals and support staff. Our professionals place high priority on client’s needs, provide first-rate customer service, and have a firm dedication to getting your legal work done correctly and without delay.
Meet our team below:
Diana Butler
Lead Paralegal
Diana was recruited by VSF in the mid-1990s. She primarily works on cases in the areas of complex civil litigation, jury trials, teacher cases, criminal defense, personal injury, and products liability. She has worked with most attorneys in the firm, but primarily with Mr. Firkins. Diana dedicated 15+ years as the lead paralegal on the now infamous Wenatchee Sex Ring tragedy.
Contact Diana at: diana@vansiclen.com
Toni Miller
Paralegal
Toni Miller is an experienced litigation paralegal and VSF was fortunate to add her to the team. She primarily works with attorneys in employment law, civil rights, complex civil litigation, personal injury, and probate as well as other areas of the law. Toni is a member of WSPA (Washington State Paralegal Association) and has been for over 30 years.
Contact Toni at: tmiller@vansiclen.com
Diane M. Hickman
Family Law and Litigation Paralegal
Diane is an exceptional paralegal with many years of experience. She is compassionate about her clients and highly capable with the resolution of our cases.
Contact Diane at: dhickman@vansiclen.com
Shelly Taylor
Family Law and Estate Planning Paralegal
Shelly is an empathetic paralegal lending her knowledge to the family law team, as well as assisting with probate and estate planning matters. She is eager and enjoys working with her clients.
Contact Shelly at: staylor@vansiclen.com
Jenna Ferrell
Civil Litigation Paralegal
Jenna is a graduate of the University of Washington with a B.A. in Pre-law and earned her ABA Paralegal Certification from TCC. She is a veteran with 10 yrs of service in the United States Air Force. She primarily works in personal injury, but enjoys every aspect of civil litigation and excels in customer service. Jenna is an avid Huskies fan.
Contact Jenna directly at: jferrell@vansiclen.com
Angelina Tekmenzhi
Legal Secretary
Angelina (“Angie”) is the 5th family member recruited out of the Pishchenko family to work with us. She has been here for over 6 years and has fulfilled a variety of important roles. She is often the first smiling face customers see when they come in the front door. She has a calm, pleasing demeanor and welcomes you to our firm. She is married and enjoys family time.
Angelina can be reached at: angie@vansiclen.com
