Karen Benning has been with the firm for 39 years. The majority of that time has been spent in the probate department taking care of files relating to estates, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorneys.

Vanessa Corbin is the newest addition to HCM&M. She graduated from Sinclair Community College in 2005 with an Associates of Applied Science Degree (Paralegal studies). She worked previously as a paralegal in the Dayton area focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, and criminal/appellate work. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and scrap booking.

Nancy Ellis is the Office Manager at HCM&M, and began her 44 years with HCM&M as receptionist. She served as Byron Holzfaster's legal secretary for many years, and became the firm's office manager in 1990. Nancy is a member of the Dayton Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, and attended Miami Jacobs Junior College, Sinclair Community College, Kettering Adult School Business Management Program and various programs and classes through the Dayton Bar Association.

Jo Ann Gregory is currently a part-time receptionist/administrative assistant and has previously worked in our probate dept. She has been with the firm for over 30 years. A graduate of Stebbins High School, Vocational Steno Program, her education included general office procedures, typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. In more recent years, she has completed a computer skills course at Greene County Career Center and a basic probate seminar through the Dayton Bar Assn. Married with one son.

Cornelia Shockey is Mr. Mues' legal assistant handling mostly domestic relations, juvenile and other civil matters. She has a Degree in Legal Assisting from Sinclair Community College and a Bachelor's Degree from Wright State University. She has been with HCM&M for 4-1/2 years. Cornelia is originally from Dayton and in her free time she performs in a German folk dance group with the Dayton Liederkranz Volkstaenzers.

Tanisha Smith assists Attorneys in the areas of probate, personal injury, wrongful death, and auto accidents. Employed at HCM&M for 9 and 1/2 years. Education: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio, AAS (Paralegal): 1998.

Justin Suarez has provided the firm with courier services, and has also served subpoenas and legal process for almost 4 years.

Jen VonderBrink has been with HCM&M for over 13 years and works as the firm's billing coordinator and asst. office manager. Jen is currently pursuing her business degree at Sinclair Community College.

Jen enjoys reading true-crime novels, solving evil sudoku puzzles and spending time with her husband and two big dogs.