alfonso 

Paralegal

Alfonso joined McGowan & Cecil, LLC in February 2022. Alfonso graduated from the McDaniel College in 2017 with a dual major in Communication and Spanish. During his time at McDaniel, he studied abroad at their Budapest campus. He was also a student ambassador and actively involved with student life on campus. After graduating from McDaniel, Alfonso participated in the Disney College Program, where he got the chance to work in Hollywood Studios. Alfonso enjoys working with people and helping them through a challenging time.

On a personal level, Alfonso loves drinking iced coffee, participating in Run Disney, going to concerts, and baking.  
 

Alyce

Paralegal

Alyce Clark assists in many of the large and complex personal injury cases for McGowan & Cecil. She has been with the firm since 2014 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Baltimore.

Alyce’s unyielding dedication and assertiveness has been a great asset to the firm. It has enabled her to assist our attorneys in obtaining successful and favorable results. In the past year she has aided in the settlement of over one million dollars in recovery for our clients. Her free time is mostly spent assisting her husband in cooking up elaborate meals for guests or lounging around with her pug, Mrs. Pickles.

Ana

Paralegal

Ana Vera has been with the firm since 2019. Ana has grown from working as our front desk receptionist to coding documents for our case management software to now being our Circuit Court litigation paralegal.

Since 2019, Ana has also worked with other firms where she has gained experience in other areas of law such as Worker’s Compensation, Corporate litigation, and Insurance Defense. Being fluent in Spanish has also made Ana a vital asset to our firm when having to explain the complex process of entering litigation to our Spanish-Speaking clients. Ana’s prior experience interning with the Department of Juvenile Services for Baltimore City and working at nonprofit CASA in Action for Maryland just shows the commitment she has to helping her community. At our Firm, you can count on Ana to be there every step of the way for your claim.

Betty

Paralegal

Betty joined McGowan & Cecil in 2004. She serves as the Office Manager and works closely with the Managing Partner on day-to-day operations of the Firm. She was previously a Paralegal at McGowan & Cecil, tasked with complex litigation cases. Prior to joining McGowan & Cecil, Betty worked at a major law firm in Washington, D.C. Betty has many years of legal experience in a wide range of areas. She is very knowledgeable and a great asset to the Firm.

Chase 

Paralegal

Chase  graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. Before joining McGowan & Cecil in 2021, he worked in the customer service, stage theatre, and education industries.  His thoughtful and compassionate nature brings a personal touch to each case he assists with.  Chase enjoys playing chess, foil fencing, and watching baseball. 

Cynthia

Paralegal

Cynthia joined McGowan and Cecil in 2019. She is a rising criminal justice major. She dedicates her time working and studying diligently to improve her legal knowledge in order to obtain the most favorable results for our clients. Her kindhearted spirit along with her relentless dedication makes her a great asset to our team as well as anybody who has to the pleasure of working with her. 

Danielle

Paralegal

Danielle Hernandez joined McGowan and Cecil in 2022. Danielle previously worked at the State’s Attorney office in Upper Marlboro as an intern aiding in trial preparation, witness interviewing, and Spanish translations. Prior to joining our team, she worked as paralegal in a law office that specializes in Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Law. Danielle incorporates her prior experience to help McGowan and Cecil clients gain recovery for damages.

Education:

• Prince George’s Community College, A.A., Criminal Justice 
• University of Maryland College Park, B.A., Criminology and Criminal Justice 

Dylan

Dylan was born and raised in Laurel, Maryland, and has been working with McGowan & Cecil since 2011. What started as a high school summer job answering phones evolved into a full-time opportunity in 2017, after he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona. Since working with the firm, Dylan has worn many hats, including (but not limited to): front desk staffer, personal assistant, and paralegal. He now uses his well-rounded background to contribute to everyday operations as an assistant office manager.

Indira

Paralegal

From simple disputes to complex litigation cases, Indira assists in all phases of a case from its inception.

Indira Persaud joined McGowan and Cecil in 2016 and has assisted our clients and team by providing regular contact and updates, managing the discovery process, maintaining the case calendar and deadlines, and drafting pleadings and letters. She also maintains all document production and the client case file, and is integral in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.

Indira’s keen eye for detail, ingenuity and caring heart has made her an asset to the firm and possibly your next case!

Education:

• University of Maryland University College, B.S., Legal Studies

Jennifer

Paralegal

Jennifer McCartney joined the McGowan and Cecil team in 2019 as an intern and now works as a Senior Litigation Paralegal with special skills on complex injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and premise cases. Jennifer graduated from Anne Arundel Community College Summa Cum Laude in 2020 with an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Litigation Studies. As an Alumni of Anne Arundel Community College she holds membership in AACC Honor Hawks, Lambda Epsilon Chi, Phi Theta Kappa, and Chi Alpha Epsilon. 

Jennifer is currently finishing her Bachelor’s Degree as an honors student at Penn State University and holds membership in Phi Alpha Theta. Since joining McGowan and Cecil, she has assisted in recovering substantial damages for McGowan & Cecil clients.

Education:

• Anne Arundel Community College., AAS Paralegal Litigation 
• Penn State University., B.A., History

Jeysi

Paralegal

Jeysi Molina originally was employed   as a receptionist in 2022, and quickly proved herself capable of being a paralegal. Rising to the occasion, she now works a full case load.  Jeysi has  exceptional people skills and exhibits professionalism .   Jeysi ha plans  to work on a degree in Criminal Justice at AACC.

Michelle

Paralegal

Michelle Burgess joined McGowan & Cecil as a paralegal in 2018. As a rising paralegal, she obtained her ABA approved Paralegal Certification from Anne Arundel Community College and has since become an integral part of the firm. Nearly a decade of prior teaching and childcare experience has crafted Michelle’s genuinely affable nature. She strives to assist clients through the process with compassion and is always available to lend an ear.

Education:

• Anne Arundel Community College, Paralegal Certification
• Walden University, M.A. Public Administration
• Bowie State University, B.A. Communications

Nathan

Paralegal

Nathan Desjarlais has been working for McGowan & Cecil since May 2018. Prior to joining McGowan & Cecil, he graduated from Anne Arundel Community College’s Paralegal program. Through this program, Nathan completed internships with the Office of the Public Defender, the Maryland Ethics Commission and the Maryland General Assembly. He is happy to bring his prior experience from each to McGowan & Cecil, helping clients achieve the best outcome possible.

Tatiana

Paralegal

Tatiana joined the firm as a Paralegal in 2023.  She has great communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.  Tatiana  is fluent in Spanish.  Tatiana recently earned a certification as a Phlebotomy Technician by NFCE.  Tatiana loves helping people and brings that passion with her to the Firm.  She’s a great asset to McGowan & Cecil.