Meet Our Legal Assistants and Staff
We are a family-owned and operated legal firm with strong ties to the local area. Contact Shell & Shell, Attorneys at Law to schedule a FREE initial consultation. Learn more about our staff below.
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Claudia DiazList Item 3
She has been an invaluable part of Shell & Shell for nine years. Living in Burnet County for 28 years and graduating from Marble Falls High School, Claudia has strong ties to the Hill Country and to the Hispanic community. Claudia speaks fluent Spanish and you will often see her in court acting as our interpreter. When you call Shell & Shell, Claudia is usually the voice on the other end of the line. She will see that you are directed to the appropriate legal assistant or attorney handling your case, as Claudia is our primary receptionist and also handles most of our accounting and billing.
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Nicole SapienList Item 2
She graduated from Burnet High School in 2003. Nicole began her path in the legal field just after high school. She worked for the Burnet District Court from 2004 to 2012 as the chief deputy district clerk. There she learned the procedural nuances of the judicial system and developed a great working relationship with local attorneys, prosecutors, and judges in our area, adding a unique perspective to our firm. Nicole joined Shell & Shell in 2013 and works primarily on divorce, custody, and child support cases, while also assisting in civil litigation. Clients welcome her kind demeanor, and her understanding of the legal process allows her to keep clients informed as their case progresses.
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Juliana “Julie” PerezList Item 1
She graduated from Marble Falls High School in 2003. Prior to joining Shell & Shell in 2013, Julie was in the banking industry for six years where she was an associate manager. At Shell & Shell, Julie handles criminal cases almost exclusively, focusing on misdemeanors, felonies, and occupational licenses. Julie also interacts with many of our Spanish speaking clients, as she speaks fluent Spanish. She attends court three to four days per week, where she interacts with clients and schedules settings with court coordinators. While at the office, Julie assists the attorneys in keeping clients informed as to the status of their cases and upcoming court dates.
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Tracy Miller
She has an associate's degree in applied science from Dallas and worked extensively in the medical field, both clinically and administratively, prior to joining Shell & Shell in 2016. Tracy mostly works alongside Austin Shell as his legal assistant. Tracy interacts with many of our clients daily and attends court several days a week. While in the office, Tracy assists with keeping clients up-to-date on their court dates and other useful information as their case moves through the court system.
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Jennifer Shelburn Dickison (“J.D.”)List Item 4
She earned her high school diploma from Burnet High School and her bachelor’s degree from Mary Hardin–Baylor. J.D. has owned and operated several businesses and was also a teacher for both Lampasas and Burnet ISDs for 20 years. We were lucky to add her to our office three years ago. J.D. works primarily as the office manager in our Burnet location and you will see her in court as well. Members of our community know her as being an honest, outgoing, and hardworking individual; you can count on her remaining true to this reputation when working on your case.