Staff


Maria S. Ayala
PARALEGAL
Maria S. Ayala - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.
Maria S. Ayala
PARALEGAL

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Direct Line: 920-330-9228
Fax: 920.336.5769
Attorneys:
Maria joined One Law Group, S.C. in January of 2020. She has an Associate Degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Maria assists Attorney Megan M. Carollo in the areas of criminal law and immigration law.

Maria lives in the Green Bay area. She enjoys baking, reading and spending time with family.
Julie A. Bakran
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Julie A. Bakran - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.
Julie A. Bakran
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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Direct Line: 920-330-9223
Fax: 920.336.5769
With over 35 years of experience in accounting and management, Julie has been an essential member of One Law Group, S.C. since 2000. In her role as Office Administrator, she oversees key operational functions including accounting, strategic financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, as well as human resources and information technology. 

Julie serves on the Executive Committee, working closely with shareholders to drive the firm’s strategic objectives. Recognized for her professionalism and leadership, she brings a deep well of expertise from both business and service-based organizations. In her spare time, Julie enjoys international travel & reading.

Debra Cohen

RECEPTIONIST

Debra Cohen - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.

Debra Cohen

RECEPTIONIST

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Direct Line: 920-330-5766

Joining One Law Group, S.C. in 2023, Deb has over 40 years of Customer Service experience and will be here to greet you upon your arrival at the firm or is able to assist you over the phone. Deb enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading. She lives in Brillion with her husband and has two grown children.

Barbara A. Fontaine, SBWCP
PARALEGAL
Barbara A. Fontaine, SBWCP - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.
Lorrie A Doney
PARALEGAL

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Email Lorrie A Doney, SBWCP
Direct Line: 920-330-9210
Fax: 920.336.5769

Lorrie joined One Law Group, S.C. in October 2024, bringing with her 40 years of paralegal experience. She assists Attorney Erik Pless and Attorney Nicholas Quartaro in the area of insurance defense.
 
Lorrie lives in Green Bay with her husband and has two grown sons and four grandchildren. In her spare time, Lorrie enjoys spending time with family, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, cooking and reading.

Barbara A. Fontaine, SBWCP
PARALEGAL
Barbara A. Fontaine, SBWCP - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.
Barbara A. Fontaine, SBWCP
PARALEGAL

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Email Barbara A. Fontaine, SBWCP
Direct Line: 920-330-9222
Fax: 920.336.5769
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Barb is a graduate of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - with an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies. She is a State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal. She has worked with Attorney Walsh since 1998 as his paralegal. She assists with all areas of his practice including estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships, Medical Assistance planning, planning for persons with disabilities, Veterans Benefits planning, special needs trusts, real estate, and small business matters.
 
Barb lives in Abrams with her husband and has two grown children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, snowmobiling, reading, gardening, baking, and relaxing time at family cottages.

Bonnie R. Gottfried, SBWCP
PARALEGAL
Bonnie R. Gottfried, SBWCP - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.
Bonnie R. Gottfried, SBWCP
PARALEGAL

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Email Bonnie R. Gottfried, SBWCP
Direct Line: 920-330-9224
fax: 920.336.5769
Attorneys:
Bonnie joined One Law Group, S.C. in 2016. She attended St. Norbert College completing the American Institute for Paralegal Studies and assists Attorney John P. D’Angelo in the areas of family law, criminal and traffic. She has been in the paralegal field over 20 years. Bonnie is a State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal. 

Community Involvement

Bonnie is currently on the list for Brown County Supervisors on an as needed basis to assist families with supervised placement court orders. She is also trained for a volunteer supervisor through Brown County Human Services.
Valerie L. Lardinois, SBWCP
PARALEGAL
Valerie L. Lardinois, SBWCP - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group, S.C.
Valerie L. Lardinois, SBWCP
PARALEGAL

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Direct Line: 920-330-9233
Fax: 920.336.5769
Valerie joined One Law Group, S.C. as a paralegal in 2004. She is a graduate from Pulaski High School and received an associate degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in 1999. She is a State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal. Valerie lives in Chase with her husband, Steve, and two children, Landon and Diem. She enjoys time with the family, gardening, and shopping! She also enjoys attending her children’s sporting and motorcross events.
Christine M. Pawlak, SBWCP
PARALEGAL
Christine M. Pawlak, SBWCP — De Pere, WI — One Law Group S.C
Christine M. Pawlak, SBWCP
PARALEGAL

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Email Christine Pawlak, SBWCP
Direct Line: 920-330-9221
Fax: 920.336.5769
Attorneys:

Christine joined One Law Group, S.C. as a Paralegal in 1997. She is a graduate of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Paralegal Program with an Associate Degree. She is a State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal. Christine has worked as a paralegal to Attorney Bartels since 1995 and assists him in the following areas of law: real estate, business/corporate, estate planning and probate.


Christine lives in Howard with her husband, son and daughter and enjoys spending time with her family.

Melissa Andrade Ramos 

RECEPTIONIST

Debra Cohen - Green Bay, WI - One Law Group S.C.

Melissa Andrade Ramos 

RECEPTIONIST

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Meli joined One Law Group, S. C. in 2023. She graduated from St. Norbert College in 2023, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Studies. Meli speaks both Spanish and English which allows her to assist clients in the language they feel most comfortable with and helps Spanish speaking clients navigate their cases in their native language. Within the firm, Meli helps with immigration and family cases. Also, in her role as receptionist, she can assist you with matters such as making payments and guiding you to the correct attorney for your specific case.
 
Meli lives in Freedom. In her free time, Meli enjoys traveling and spending time with family.