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Katherine Farley

• Title: Paralegal
  • Kathrine is a Certified Paralegal. She works directly with partner John A. DeGasperis. After graduating from SUNY New Paltz, Katherine completed the Paralegal Certificate Program at Marist College. She is now an ambassador with the program, and a regular speaker at Marist College. She has been with Basch & Keegan since 2015 and has been a tremendous acquisition for the firm. 

Marianne Greaves

• Title: Marketing Coordinator
  • Marianne is the Marketing Coordinator for Basch & Keegan. She works directly with all four partners on brand awareness, media purchases and community relations. Marianne holds a BA in Communications from Marist College and has been with the firm since 2021. Since being hired Marianne has excelled in her role. 

Carolina Landa

• Title: File/Scanner/Medical Records Clerk
  • Carolina is a bilingual Spanish interpreter, and the backbone of Basch & Keegan, working as our File/Scanner/Medical Records Clerk. She handles all digital scanning & filling for our cloud-based file system and utilizes state of the art technology to get medical recorders faster and more convenient for the firm. Carolina also helps the attorneys and Spanish speaking clients communicate when language in a barrier. Hired in 2022, Carolina’s role is extremely important to the integrity of the firm, and we are delighted to have her as part of the team. 

Kathy Murphy

• Title: Legal Assistant
  • Kathy is a legal assistant, working directly with partner and co-founder Eli B. Basch. Kathy has been working with Basch & Keegan since Eli started his private practice in 1983. In addition to helping clients, Kathy is the office manager of Basch & Keegan. She ensures the offices of Basch & Keegan operate efficiently and smoothly. We are grateful to have Kathy as part of the team! She is extremely wise, highly organized, and self-motivated. 

Lori Peutx 

• Title: Receptionist
  • Lori is the receptionist at Basch & Keegan. She is likely the first voice and face you hear and see when you call our office! Lori has been with the firm since 1994.  Lori plays a vital role with the firm by performing new client intakes and directing all phone calls to proper channels. She is on the front line in helping our clients. Lori excels at articulating exactly what the client needs from the beginning. She enjoys talking with our clients and working with our attorneys, and we enjoy working with her!                                       

Janna wade

• Title: Paralegal
  • Janna is a paralegal, working directly with partner Derek J. Spada. Janna graduated from SUNY Albany and then went on to complete her Paralegal Certification from Marist College. Janna has been with Basch & Keegan since 2021 and is a valuable addition for Basch & Keegan to the firm. 

Lori Wojciehowski

• Title: Legal Assistant
  • Lori is a legal assistant and licensed Notary Public with Basch & Keegan. She has been with the firm for over 35 years! Lori works side-by-side with all attorneys in the firm, handling matters of Medicare and Medicaid liens and has become an asset in settlements. We are grateful for the hard work she does for the firm every day!