Your Trauma-Informed Team.

Melissa has long been an advocate for the rights of underrepresented groups and those harmed by institutionalized abuse. From representing women who have been taken advantage of by pharmaceutical and medical device giants to children who were abused as a result of institutional negligence and neglect, she has passionately fought to get justice for survivors who suffer from the permanent effects of trauma.

Kelly Stevenson is a successful trial attorney with extensive litigation and investigation experience. She devoted her early legal career to public defense having represented clients in thousands of court proceedings, as both children and adults, in a wide range of complex matters with intricate collateral consequences. Her advocacy and negotiation skills have led to the successful resolution of many of her client’s cases.

Jason grew up in the Richmond area before attending James Madison University for his Undergraduate Degree and Penn State for his Juris Doctor. He returned to Richmond immediately after graduation to begin practicing law in his hometown. In his (limited) spare time, Jason enjoys playing golf (poorly), guitar (slightly better), and watching Penn State Football and Red Sox Baseball. He also enjoys exploring the city with his wife, daughter, and twin sons.

Alexis passionately advocates for justice on behalf of sexual assault survivors. She received her B.A in English from Kutztown University while also obtaining her paralegal certification. Since graduating, she has spent her career working for firms that represent Plaintiffs whose lives have been dramatically affected by the negligence of major institutions and companies.

Katie is a skilled paralegal who is committed to helping victims achieve civil justice. She received her B.S. from Radford University and has been working for The Joel Bieber Firm since 2015. During her career as a paralegal, she has worked on a wide variety of personal injury cases. Katie is especially passionate about assisting sexual assault survivors. It’s very important to her that they have the chance to share their story and get the justice that they deserve.

Olivia, a legal assistant at the Joel Bieber Firm since 2022, is dedicated to supporting our team’s mission of providing survivors and victims with an opportunity for legal recourse. Olivia received her B.A. from the University of Delaware where she worked closely with first-year students to educate them on critical topics such as sexual assault, bystander awareness, and alcohol safety. This experience ignited Olivia’s interest in further discovering the intersection of law and social responsibility, and she hopes that the availability of legal resources to survivors and victims continues to expand.