CHARFOOS & CHRISTENSEN, P.C.’s 10 member non-lawyer support staff brings a variety of experience, education and expertise to the firm to assist attorneys in the development and prosecution of our clients’ cases.

Mary Jane Tytran, our complex litigation manager, holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources (B.A.) and Master of Business Administration with a marketing concentration (M.B.A.). She served as the firm’s legal administrator for 16 years before taking over management of our complex litigation department. Her prior experience as a legal secretary enables her to understand the functioning of the courts and her computer experience enables her to offer technical support to the attorneys.

Christine Sikula, our legal administrator, holds a bachelor’s degree in fine, performing and communication arts with an emphasis on public relations (B.A.) and a Master of Arts in public relations and organizational communication (M.A.) Her education is complemented by 22 years of legal secretarial experience. In addition to overseeing the firm’s daily activities, she assists in developing and implementing the firm’s marketing and public relations activities. She serves on an advisory board for a local legal secretarial training program and has been a guest speaker on numerous occasions at local area schools.

The combined legal experience of our support staff is over 300 years. This longevity has enabled our staff to develop relationships with court personnel and other legal professionals that help them get the job done. Our law clerks have access to Lexis and Westlaw computer data bases to assist in locating the most accurate and current case law available. Together with our attorneys, our support staff makes up a proven, qualified and successful team.