Michele Haack

Taylar Gast

Taylar Gast brings over a decade of experience in the legal field, serving as a dedicated paralegal since 2012. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her passion for fostering meaningful connections, makes her an invaluable asset to our team at VanDerGinst Law. In addition to her exceptional work within our firm, Taylar’s leadership extends beyond…

Eric Bandke

Eric Bandke is a seasoned legal professional with a solid foundation from DePaul University. Since 2018, he has been immersed in various facets of the legal field, specializing in workers’ compensation, and personal injury. Beyond his legal prowess, Eric is known for his passion for volleyball, showcasing his competitive spirit and teamwork skills. As a…

Kelly Pering

With over 35 years of experience in the legal profession, Kelly Pering is a seasoned Paralegal renowned for her expertise in workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, class action, and personal injury cases. Known affectionately as “Princess Baby”, Kelly’s dedication to her craft and her commitment to professionalism have been unwavering throughout her illustrious career. Kelly’s passion…

Melissa Livengood

Melissa has been assisting attorneys for over twenty years. Her primary areas of involvement have been with personal injury and medical malpractice cases. She believes that thorough preparation is the key to a successful outcome. Her leisure time is spent with family and friends enjoying cookouts, pool parties and sporting events (especially watching her daughter…

Macy Vollmer

Macy Vollmer brings a unique blend of creativity and passion for justice to her role as a Paralegal. Since joining the legal field in 2019, Macy has seamlessly woven her love for art and writing studies into her professional endeavors, enriching her work with a depth of perspective and creativity. Outside of her legal pursuits,…

Christina Beck

Michael Bashem

Michael began his legal career later in life volunteering at the Kankakee County office of Prairie State Legal Services.  He then worked for a legal copy company in downtown Chicago and has spent 10 years working in injury law as a Paralegal in Galesburg, Illinois.  Before that he spent years in manufacturing, and he used…

DeeAnne Cleary

DeeAnne Cleary is an expert Paralegal with a passion for the great outdoors. Her journey into the legal field began unexpectedly in 1981 when she saw a posting for a personal injury law firm seeking a legal assistant during her first year of college at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. Since then, DeeAnne has…