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Melodi Adegbite

Senior Paralegal

Melodi Adegbite has been an integral part of Hasner Law for over a decade.  She graduated from Florida A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, graduating Cum Laude. She also holds a certificate in Paralegal Studies from Clayton State University.

As a dedicated and compassionate paralegal, Melodi consistently goes the extra mile to support her clients, ensuring they feel comfortable throughout the legal process. Her strong knowledge and understanding of legal matters greatly contribute to our team’s success.

Outside of work, Melodi is family-oriented and enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, as well as traveling.

Cristal Contreras Kragulj

Cristal Contreras Kragulj

Senior Paralegal

Cristal is a valued member of Hasner Law, specializing in personal injury law. She is dedicated to providing an exceptional client experience during what can often be a challenging time.

Cristal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Florida International University and a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the University of Georgia.

Outside of her professional commitments, Cristal enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and camping. Her warmth and commitment to her clients make her a vital asset to our team.

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Shanequé Gordon

Senior Paralegal

Shanequé brings extensive paralegal experience to Hasner Law, having previously worked in the Major Crimes and Criminal Law Divisions under the District Attorney’s office. Seeking to broaden her legal expertise, she joined our team to focus on Workers’ Compensation in the civil realm.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Saint Leo University.

Shanequé excels at making clients feel comfortable throughout the claims process. Her genuine desire to support her clients shines through as she makes herself readily available whenever they need assistance. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling—Jamaica is her favorite destination—and she has some impressive dance moves!

Maria Ines Flores

Maria Ines Flores

Senior Paralegal

Maria is an experienced bilingual paralegal who brings professionalism, talent, and a strong dedication to serving a diverse clientele at Hasner Law. She earned her law degree from the Universidad Regiomontana in Monterrey, Mexico, and holds a Master’s in Law from Emory University.

With a deep passion for supporting the Hispanic community, Maria is committed to making a positive impact through her work. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and cherishing moments with her family and two rescue dogs.

Allison Copeland

Allison Copeland

Paralegal

Allison is a dedicated paralegal in the Workers’ Compensation department, with extensive experience across various areas of law. Her expertise includes personal injury, workers’ compensation, and medical malpractice, enabling her to confidently handle complex cases. Throughout her career, Allison has been a key player in every phase of pre-litigation and litigation, from case inception to trial preparation. She values building strong connections with clients, offering the support and guidance they need during what can often be a challenging time.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Alli is a passionate college football fan, proudly cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs (Go Dawgs!). When she’s not cheering from the stands, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, friends, and her three beloved dogs, who bring joy and laughter to her life.

Keysha Ramos-Ceballos

Keysha Ramos-Ceballos

Paralegal

Keysha is a dedicated legal professional with over five years of paralegal experience in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. Known for her customer service orientation, she brings a creative approach and strong problem-solving skills to her work.

She graduated with honors from DeVry University, earning an Associate of Applied Science in Business. Keysha holds a paralegal certification from the University of Georgia and is a proud member of both the Georgia Association of Paralegals and NALA, where she actively pursues continuing legal education credits. Currently, she is working toward an ABA-approved Paralegal Certification at Clayton State University.

In her free time, Keysha enjoys spending quality moments with family and friends, reading, working out, playing sports, traveling, and watching movies.

Jennifer Duarte

Jennifer Duarte

Legal Assistant

Jennifer joins the Hasner Law team with a strong background in personal injury law. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, Jennifer served as an Administrative Assistant at a law firm. Along with her strengths in general administration in the legal industry, Jennifer comes to Hasner Law with a demonstrated history of client care as a former Intake Specialist.

Jennifer is a Mexican American, proficient in English and Spanish, and is well-equipped to work with a diverse clientele. She is excited to provide her legal knowledge, compassion, and care to clients as a Paralegal at Hasner Law.  

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, listening to music, hiking, and traveling.

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Heather Hasner

Director of Business Development

Heather joins Hasner Law with over 12 years of business management experience from IBM. She also served as IBM’s Global Accessibility Lead, a pioneer for disability rights and accessibility, leading research efforts and implementation of laws and regulations worldwide in technology. Heather earned a Master of Science in Instructional Systems Design & Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Communications from Florida State University. 

The greatest joy for Heather is spending time with her husband and children. She loves cooking, exercising, running kids to activities, and volunteering with local and international missions. 

Erin Tankersley

Erin Tankersley

Director of Business Operations

Erin joins the Hasner Law team with over 20 years of experience in leadership and management of large worldwide teams. Her expertise in the field of operations is both rich and unique. Erin worked for over four years for a legal department of a manufacturer with a global footprint. She brings with her an extensive experience in privacy, insurance, risk management, and corporate law. Erin is a powerful force on our Hasner Law team and uses her gifts, talents, and tireless energy to guide the team to work hard and succeed. 

Erin grew up in Colorado. She attended Clemson University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology. Shortly after graduating, a family friend convinced her to enter the legal field, and the rest is history.

Outside of the office, Erin is a member of Cherokee County Search and Rescue and enjoys spending time with her family and loving bloodhound named Lily.

Nina Chappell

Nina Chappell

Intake Manager

Nina joins Hasner Law with over 20 years of customer service experience. This true native of Savannah loves to make people smile. She has great empathy for people going through difficult times and her genuine concern and care for our clients is displayed daily. Nina earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Strayer University. 

In her spare time Nina loves podcasting about cheap wines on Two Chicks Wining, reading, traveling, and enjoying each day as a blessing. 

Kimberly Williams

Kimberly Williamson

Operations and Development Assistant

Kim joins Hasner Law with an extensive background in client services in financial corporations, start-ups, and local government organizations. She approaches all aspects of her role as Operations and Development Assistant with a positive, hard-working mindset. Kim is passionate about helping others find solutions to any challenge. She is a dedicated, focused, and self-driven team member that thrives on helping others with compassion, organization, and continuous learning. 

Kim relocated to Georgia with her family from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. 

In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She loves to travel, complete home improvement projects, and quilt. She also enjoys serving her community through volunteering at her church.