Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel is home to two newly hired paralegals who will support the firm’s estate planning and business practice areas.
Mark Cunningham, president and managing shareholder, says the firm is excited to have Chasity Jackson and Sage Sammeli join the team.
“As we continue to grow and welcome new talent, we take pride in the support our paralegals provide to both our clients and the firm. Their experience and dedication, combined with fresh perspectives, ensure that we deliver exceptional service.
“Our paralegals work seamlessly with our attorneys and consistently strive to exceed expectations and enhance the overall client experience.”
Chasity Jackson
Jackson brings more than 15 years of legal experience to bear on her work in probate, trust and estate administration. Her tasks include helping clients protect their assets with tailored plans and then guiding them through a process that includes gathering and valuing possessions, preparing legal documents, notifying creditors and beneficiaries of their rights, outstanding debts, and responsibilities, managing debts and taxes, ensuring compliance and facilitating asset distribution.
“Chastity is dedicated to making clients feel valued and well-informed throughout estate planning,” Cunningham says.
Jackson earned her associate degree from Snead State Community College and her bachelor’s degree from Faulkner University.
Sage Sammeli
Sammeli specializes in the formation, governance, conversion and dissolution of for-profit entities. Working with multiple industries, she drafts formation and maintenance documents, filings and closing documents while performing thorough due diligence.
Sammeli routinely handles filing annual reports, amendments and terminations with the Secretary of State. She also regularly drafts operating agreements and coordinates with the IRS and state Departments of Revenue for tax information.
Sammeli earned her degree from Lee University before obtaining her transactional paralegal certification from Chattanooga State Community College.
Sammeli participated in Chattanooga State’s paralegal apprenticeship program in partnership with Chambliss, which launched in late 2022. As Tennessee’s first college-sponsored registered legal apprenticeship, the program provides participants with full-time employment, benefits, tuition assistance and on-the-job training.