Anita Heermann - Anita@mercedlaw.com

Anita is a native of the Central Valley, born and raised in Modesto.  She has worked in the legal profession for the past 15 years and provides paralegal support in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury and criminal defense.  Anita graduated from the California State University, Stanislaus Paralegal Program in 1994.  Prior to entering the legal profession, Anita spent 12 years in law enforcement with the Department of Corrections.

Denise Miller - Denise@mercedlaw.com

Denise was born and raised in Merced.  She graduated in 1977 from Merced High School and Fresno City College in 1979 obtaining an Associate in Science Degree.  Denise has worked in the legal profession since 1977 in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties.  Denise joined Allen, Proietti and Fagalde in February of 2003 and is the firm's paralegal for trusts, wills, estates and probates.  Denise is also experienced in Family and Civil (state and federal) practice.

Brandi Long - brandi@mercedlaw.com

Brandi was born and raised in Coalinga, California and moved to Mariposa in 1997.  Brandi began her work in the legal field in 2001 as a Court Clerk for the Mariposa County Superior Court.  She joined the law firm as a legal assistant in September 2004.  Brandi assists in criminal, family law, juvenile and civil cases.