Legal Aid of Manasota
Who We Are

Legal Aid of Manasota was founded in 1991 by a staff of two dedicated individuals who sought to provide equal access to justice for the underprivileged. With the kind support of hundreds of attorneys, local law firms, the bar associations, generous sponsors and other volunteers, the agency has been able to impact the Sarasota and Manatee area in a profound way.

Since its start, Legal Aid of Manasota has served thousands of needy clients by providing free legal services and community education classes. In 2009 alone, Legal Aid donated over 4,000 hours of free legal services valued at $815,200. In addition to helping the needy, Legal Aid assists local non-profit agencies through the Community Counsel Project. For every case we take on, we are helping to change lives, change families and change our community.

Staff

Our dedicated staff is here to help you navigate through the legal problem you are facing. For your convenience we have three offices located in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. The Community Counsel Project is coordinated through our Sarasota branch.

 

Linda Harradine, Esq. - Executive Director

Sarasota Bradenton Venice
Ryan Chapman,
Esquire
Staff Attorney

Monica Villaverde,
Esquire
Staff Attorney

Trey Smith, Esquire      Staff Attorney
Nina Perry, Esquire
Staff Attorney
Pamela Fields,  Esquire
Staff Attorney

Clare Ward-Jenkins Paralegal

 Aida Frayer
Paralegal

Destinee Getchey
Executive Assistant

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Melissa Sherhag Receptionist

    
Patty Ordoñez-Bains
Marketing Director		    
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Board of Directors

Legal Aid of Manasota receives support, leadership and expertise from our distinguished Board of Directors. Our volunteer board members provide guidance and advice in areas of financial management, governance, and strategic planning to ensure that our organization is effectively reaching its goals and serving the community successfully.

2010 Board Officers
Brian L. Trimyer, Esq.
President

Stacy Dillard-Spahn, Esq.
Vice President		 Carmen R. Gillett, Esq.
Secretary

Susan Grundy, CPA/ABV
Treasurer

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, Esq.
Immediate Past-President
 
2010 Members of the Board of Directors

Debbie Allen

Larry R. Chulock, Esq.

William H. Drumm, Esq.

Larry Eger, Esq.

 Adria Maria Jenson, Esq.

Linda F. Joffe

Steven W. Ledbetter, Esq.

Fred E. Moore, Esq.

Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Esq.

Zachary L. Ross, Esq.