Our Staff

Dana Aviles is a Paralegal with the Odierno Law Firm, P.C. She joined the firm in February 2007 as a legal assistant in the no-fault department.

Shortly following graduation from Nassau Community College with a concentration in legal, in 2010, she decided to further her education and earned her Paralegal Certificate. Subsequently, Dana has assisted in litigating and arbitrating thousands of cases in the no-fault department.

In her spare time, Dana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling and watching her kids play sports.

Kelly was born and raised on Long Island, NY. She has over 24 years of No-Fault Insurance experience. She began as an Administrative Assistant to the VP of Claims then was promoted to a No-Fault Claims Handler, Commercial Claims Handler and an Arbitration/Litigation Claims Handler. She then advanced to become a No-Fault Supervisor. Kelly has conducted various training sessions with all handlers on Workers Compensation Fee Schedule and No-Fault Regulations.

Kelly was hired by The Odierno Law Firm on October 19, 2020, as a Settlement Clerk/Legal Assistant. She handles all settlements regarding No Fault Arbitrations and Litigation. She works closely with the attorneys to ensure our clients receive maximum recovery for their claims.

When Kelly is not working, she spends time with her husband and her daughter. She also spends time with her friends. She loves music, traveling and reading.

Stacy Callan is originally from Levittown NY where she attended Nassau Community College. She was hired on to the Odierno team as a part time law clerk in November of 2006, and has since transitioned into a Legal Assistant position on our no fault department. She administers to Judgments, Property Executions, Arbitration and Worker’s Compensation matters. She also corresponds with claim representatives and resolves any issues they may have. Her goal along with the entire Odierno team is to ensure that our clients know they are always the top priority.

When Stacy is not working, she can typically be found on a field watching her kids playing a variety of sports. She enjoys modular shooting ranges, dining with friends, listening to music and watching Hallmark movies.

Angela Merritt is a legal administrator who started in our no-fault department in 2020.

She now works in the bodily injury department as a paralegal processing and administering to clients and their cases from inception to completion. She brings passion and understanding to her work and is truly dedicated to her law career.

In her free time, she enjoys binge watching true crime shows, numerous outdoor activities and playing with her rescued fur babies.

Kristin Larice is a dedicated paralegal and notary public who has been with the Odierno Law Firm since 2018. She earned her Associate Degree along with a Paralegal Certificate from Katharine Gibbs School in 2003, building a strong foundation for her legal career.

Kristin works in the bodily injury department, where she manages cases from inception through completion. Her responsibilities include processing and administering all aspects of client matters, ensuring each case is handled efficiently and with attention to detail. She is known among both clients and colleagues for her calm, professional demeanor and her commitment to providing excellent support.

Outside of the office, Kristin enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and being with her family.

Cheryl Castellano is the no fault client coordinator at The Odierno Law Firm. Cheryl has worked in the no fault department since 2008 and is responsible for securing, triaging and processing our client’s unpaid claims. She is an extremely positive and energetic person who goes above and beyond always with a smile on her face. She is happily married and a mother of 7 wonderful children.

During her free time she enjoys hiking, going to the beach, reading, traveling, and spending as much time as possible with her family.

Thomas Green attended Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. Thomas has more than 15 years of experience in the legal field working for some of the most reputable insurance firms on Long Island. Thomas joined the personal injury department The Odierno Firm in October of 2020, with a well earned reputation for a commitment to excellence and attention to detail. Thomas works with a client first attitude to ensure their needs and concerns are fulfilled.

Thomas studied Psychology at Albright College and in his spare time he enjoys reading, sports (Washington Commanders) and spending time with friends and family.

Erin Donovan graduated from Farmingdale State College in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports management. While attending FSC Erin was on the Track and Field team. In 2017 Erin joined the Odierno Law Firm in the no fault department as a legal assistant working closely with the attorneys while preparing and vetting litigation and arbitration matters.

In her spare time Erin enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fastpacking hikes with her dogs, coaching track and halfpipe snowboarding.

Amanda McConney joined O2 in March 2014 as a Legal Assistant in the no fault department and earned her Paralegal Certificate from Hofstra University Paralegal Program in May 2018.. Amanda has a Bachelors degree in Business Management and a Minor in Psychology from Dowling College. Amanda has a knowledge of American Sign Language and in her free time enjoys being a homebody but on occasions loves road trips and traveling the free world.

Jessica Apfelbaum joined The Odierno Law Firm in 2017 as a paralegal with over 13 years of experience in the legal field. She specializes in discovery and trial preparation for the firm’s bodily injury department. Jessica received her Paralegal certification along with her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Nassau Community College in 2009. She then went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Farmingdale State College.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, yoga, spending time, with her family and drinking IPA’s.

Kerri Burch joined The Odierno Law Firm in 2022 and has 20 years experience as a legal secretary with extensive knowledge of residential real estate matters.

At O2 she is responsible for the administration of all Real Estate and Wills, Trusts and Estate matters.

In her free time she enjoys yoga, biking to the beach, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Joslyn McArthur has worked as a legal assistant on the no Fault Department since 2016. She lives in Suffolk County, NY and enjoys baking gluten free goodies on her free time which she submits to various King Arthur Bake-Off Contests.