David Davis, Paralegal
David.Davis@garfinkelimmigration.com
David Davis graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1997 with degrees in Spanish and Psychology. He has over five (5) years of experience in the immigration law field and is fluent in Spanish. David enjoys spending time with his wife and cats, gardening, bicycling, reading and traveling.
Buffy K. Dover, Paralegal
Buffy.Dover@garfinkelimmigration.com
Buffy K. Dover earned a degree in Legal Secretarial Studies from Kings College in 1992. Ms. Dover has over ten (10) years of experience in the immigration law field. Buffy enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters and also enjoys reading and exercising.
Joanna D. DiBenedetto, Paralegal
Joanna.DiBenedetto@garfinkelimmigration.com
Joanna D. DiBenedetto earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a minor in Political Science from West Virginia University in May 2004. Ms. DiBenedetto has four (4) years of experience in the immigration law field. Joanna is an avid yoga practitioner, and enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, knitting and Indian food.
Linda Gassmann, Legal/Marketing Assistant
Linda.Gassmann@garfinkelimmigration.com
Linda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. She also has a Graphic Design certificate from Parsons School of Design, a Publishing certificate from New York University, a NC Real Estate Broker’s license, and is working towards her Paralegal certification. Linda enjoys movies, travel, hiking, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend and his son, her friends, and her family.
Holly L. Hatton, Paralegal
Holly.Hatton@garfinkelimmigration.com
Holly L. Hatton earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Spanish from Millersville University in 1999 and a Master’s degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution with a specialization in International Law from Arcadia University in 2004. Ms. Hatton has over ten (10) years of experience in the immigration law field. Ms. Hatton is fluent in Spanish. Holly is currently a second year law student at the Charlotte School of Law where she actively participates in family law clinics and pro bono projects.
Nicholas “Nick” Holt, Paralegal
Nicholas.Holt@garfinkelimmigration.com
Nick Holt received his Bachelor of Art’s degree in Visual Art from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2000 and his Paralegal Technology Certificate from Central Piedmont Community College in 2006. Nick enjoys spending time with his family and reading.
Allison H. Keller, Business Operations Manager
Allison.Keller@garfinkelimmigration.com
As Business Operations Manager for the firm, Ms. Keller, has over twenty (20) years of experience in law firm management.
Angelica Knutsen, Receptionist/Front Office Coordinator
Angelica.Knutsen@garfinkelimmigration.com
Angelica is fluent in Spanish and enjoys Interior Design. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Jami L. McKnight, Paralegal
Jami.McKnight@garfinkelimmigration.com
Jami McKnight earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2006. Ms. McKnight has worked in the immigration law field specializing in employment-based immigration since 2006.
Adriana Miranda, Paralegal
Adriana.Miranda@garfinkelimmigration.com
Adriana Miranda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Florida International University in 1998 and a Masters of Business Administration from Augusta State University in 2005. Ms. Miranda has over nine (9) years of experience in the immigration law field. Ms. Miranda is fluent in Spanish. In addition to spending time with her husband and four children, Adriana loves movies and anything entertainment.
Meredith A. Norris, Administrative Assistant
Meredith.Norris@garfinkelimmigration.com
Meredith A. Norris earned an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Kings College in December 2004. Ms. Norris has over four (4) years of experience in the immigration law field. Meredith Norris enjoys spending time with her daughter.
Anne G. Semmler, Paralegal
Anne.Semmler@garfinkelimmigration.com
Anne G. Semmler attended Davidson College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature from Duke University in 1978. Ms. Semmler completed additional graduate coursework in Comparative Literature and Russian at UNC-Chapel Hill and Ohio State University. Ms. Semmler has over five (5) years of experience in the immigration law field. Ms. Semmler is fluent in German. Anne most enjoys helping clients navigate the non-immigrant visa application process with as little stress as possible. She is a marathon runner, a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball fan, and most enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially if good food and laughter is involved.
Debbie E. Sigmon, Senior Paralegal, Team Lead
Debbie.Sigmon@garfinkelimmigration.com
Debbie E. Sigmon earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1985. Ms. Sigmon has over twenty-two (22) years of experience as a paralegal in the immigration law field. In addition to spending time with her Westie, Max, Debbie enjoys traveling to Savannah and Asheville to spend time with friends and family, especially her two nieces and nephew.
Joy Simmons, Paralegal
Joy.Simmons@garfinkelimmigration.com
Joy Simmons is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal. Ms. Simmons has over thirteen (13) years of experience as a paralegal in the immigration law field. Joy is an animal advocate and has two yellow labs, Toby and Milo.
Beth R. Tart, Team Lead Paralegal-PERM Process
Beth.Tart@garfinkelimmigration.com
Beth R. Tart earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts Business Administration from Furman University in 1983. Ms. Tart has over fifteen (15) years of experience in the immigration law field. Beth enjoys camping, hiking, coaching small group leaders at her church, and attending sporting events (especially football).
Tiffany M. Tucker, Paralegal
Tiffany.Tucker@garfinkelimmigration.com
Tiffany M. Tucker earned a degree in Legal Secretarial Studies from Kings College in 1992. Ms. Tucker has over three (3) year of experience in the immigration law field. Tiffany enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying out new recipes, cheering for the Carolina Tarheels and volunteering with the Charlotte Ronald McDonald House.