The firm has a highly experienced support staff. Paralegal Ruby Whiteley has been with the firm for over 40 years. Ms. Whiteley has extensive experience in real estate transactions, water rights, and cooperative law transactions. Amy Dean, legal assistant, has been with the firm for over 25 years. Ms. Dean has extensive experience working with agricultural businesses on federal and state regulatory matters and participating in regulatory proceedings, including with OSHA and the EPA. J.P. McClure, legal assistant, has been part of the firm for over 10 years. J.P. McClure has experience working with agricultural businesses on regulatory matters, including hands-on inspections of facilities. With our high-quality staff, the firm is able to handle both routine and larger-scope matters in a cost-effective manner. The divergent areas of expertise and the long-term working relationships within our group have created an atmosphere in which many matters are handled as a team, drawing on each person's particular expertise and the experience and skills of others. In addition, the firm maintains relationships with other attorneys with specialized skills that are valuable to our clients' unique needs.