How do I help clients and lawyers with complex litigation?
Whether I’m gathering evidence, preparing witnesses, or helping attorneys meet critical deadlines, I make it a priority to connect the dots, dig into the details, and help cases flow more smoothly. I like knowing what needs to be done, tackling it methodically, and feeling that I’ve helped move the case—and the client—forward.
Bringing strong skill sets and deep knowledge to complex litigation
With nearly three decades of experience in the legal profession, Tara supports matters involving class actions, civil and commercial litigation, labor and employment disputes, oil and gas litigation, product liability and catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. She handles the processes that can make a significant difference in a case, including case planning and development, legal research and document drafting, cite checking, document production, e-discovery and trial preparation. Her experience spans multiple practice areas, giving her the ability to quickly understand the terminology, business operations and technical issues that distinguish each matter.
Digging into evidence and finding the details that matter
Tara works extensively with e-discovery platforms to organize and analyze large volumes of information, including years of email and other electronic records. She uses technology to help attorneys identify key documents and evidence while applying her own judgment and investigative instincts to determine when the facts suggest a case needs to pivot. Tara views artificial intelligence and other e-discovery tools as resources that enhance her work, allowing her to sift through information more efficiently while relying on her experience to recognize the important facts.
Working directly with clients and witnesses
Tara offers a straightforward, professional and persistent communication style to her interactions. She helps clients prepare for depositions, reviews deposition errata sheets with them, and gathers documents and other evidence needed for their cases. As attorneys increasingly entrust her with direct client communications, Tara keeps them informed through summaries and regular updates, giving clients a knowledgeable point of contact while ensuring the legal team remains connected.
Drawing on trial experience to strengthen case preparation
Tara assists with mock trials, deposition preparation, witness meetings, trial exhibits and other aspects of trial strategy. Attorneys also seek her perspective when evaluating potential jurors and developing the narrative of a case, where her ability to read personalities and recognize connections among testimony, evidence and witnesses can prove valuable. Her Advanced Certified Paralegal certification through National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), earned in the Trial Practice category, reflects her determination to build on the trial experience she has developed throughout her career.
Finding purpose in the nuances of every case
Tara enjoys the opportunity to learn something new with each matter, whether she is examining the operations of a business, understanding a medical issue, or investigating what led to an oil and gas incident. Known as a peacemaker, she provides a steady presence to situations that can be stressful for clients while maintaining the persistence necessary to obtain the information attorneys need. Tara also provides pro bono paralegal services through Restore Hope Ministries in Tulsa, continuing her commitment to help others.