Gail Tobias

Office Manager

Gail Tobias has an Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Legal Studies and 28 years of experience in the legal field as a legal assistant and bookkeeper. When Gail isn’t trying to decipher attorneys’ billing handwriting, she can be found riding on bike trails with her husband through northern Illinois and Wisconsin.

Gaylynn Moore

Receptionist

With a business degree and Paralegal certificate from Carthage College, Gaylynn Moore is not only a welcoming presence when you enter our building but she’s also the backbone behind our legal library. Gaylynn greets our clients and operates our multiline phone system, while maintaining our law library. In her free time, Gaylynn enjoys spending time with her husband and granddaughter and singing in the church choir.

Jan Fish

Office Staff

Jan Fish has been assisting with estate planning for over 30 years. Currently, she works on a variety of estate planning, real estate, and probate matters. Prior to working for DKB, she worked in the real estate title industry. Jan now lives in Port Washington returning to her hometown and close to her beloved sisters.

Violet Ballard

Office Staff

Violet Ballard graduated from Moraine Park Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies. She currently supports Melissa Ridgway and Kathy Bach in estate planning, probate, and Medicaid. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, captaining a volleyball team, and knitting.

What Our Clients Have To Say

We had a probate case that ended up lasting 4 years. Melissa worked with us through all 4 and was wonderful. She had great communication with all interested parties. She was constantly staying on top of our case and keeping us informed. Additionally, she took time outside of her working hours to work on our case to be diligent with documentation and details. We would recommend Melissa and her assistant Violet to anyone needing a probate case resolved. They cared about this case as if they were in our position. Their empathy, diligence, and hard work was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Hayli Richards

What Our Clients Have To Say

We have had DKB involved and many estate planning and business issues. They are very knowledgeable, good communicators, and a pleasure to work with. I highly encourage you to make that first no obligation appointment.

Jeffrey Kramer