Our office operates as a team, working together with our attorneys to provide exceptional legal representation.
| Maria Schweitzer, Administrator |
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Maria Schweitzer oversees the business administration of the firm. In addition to her work as the office administrator, she is a paralegal. Maria graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She spent eight years in the insurance industry and another eight years in the medical device industry. In 2003, Maria assisted Mr. Schweitzer in opening his offices and has continued to work at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, ensuring proper management and functioning of the firm.
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| Cathy P. Bustamante, Senior Paralegal |
Cathy P. Bustamante is a certified paralegal at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. She attended Biola University as an undergraduate and received her paralegal certification from Cerritos College. Previous to her legal experience, Cathy worked as a customer representative at both Washington Mutual Bank and Cal Fed Bank. She began her career in law in 2001, working as a legal assistant at a family law firm in the city of Norwalk. Additionally, she functions as a Spanish-translator at our offices. In 2003, Cathy joined Mr. Schweitzer to help him build what is now a strong legal team. |
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| Andy Rossi, Certified Paralegal |
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Andy Rossi was born and raised in Carol Stream, Illinois.
He attended Illinois State University, graduating in 2003 with a
Bachelors of Arts in public relations and a minor in psychology.
Andy worked as a television reporter for a summer at WHOI News, an ABC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois.
He has spent time as a high school substitute teacher and as an office
administrator for an electrical company in Chicago.
In March of 2004, Andy moved to Pasadena and began his employment with
the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer.
He now works as a dedicated paralegal.
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Megan Magallanes, Accounts and Billing
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Megan Magallanes is the receptionist and a part of the marketing team at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. She is currently attending Pasadena City College and will receive her Associates of Science degree in June of 2008. Megan was raised in Pasadena and is very active in the local community, volunteering for the St. Rita’s Church Sunday school program. Before coming to our law offices, Megan worked in the billing and medical records department at the Huntington Hospital. Megan joined our administrative staff in May of 2006. |
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Nishan H. Paparian, Technical Coordinator
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Nishan H. Paparian, a native son of Pasadena, entered Cal State University of Long Beach as a member of their Film program in 2001.
In 2003, Nishan returned to Pasadena and began working for his father, a prominent criminal defense attorney. In addition, Nishan spent several years as a children’s swim instructor for the City of Pasadena.
It was while working with his father that Nishan procured the necessary experience to join our legal team. In November of 2007, Nishan joined our office as an Administrative Assistant and a strong part of our marketing team.
Mr. Paparian is fluent in Armenian. |
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Saro A. Paparian, Administrative Clerk
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Saro A. Paparian joined the Law Offices of Donald P
Schweitzer in the Fall of 2008. Currently studying the disciplines of
Sociology, History and Literature; Saro aspires to become an Attorney at Law.
Prior to joining our Firm, Saro worked in the fields of film
projection and telecommunications. Upholding his belief in service to the
community, Saro has worked with such groups as Amnesty International alongside many
other human rights organizations.
Currently, Saro holds the position of Administrative Clerk.
Mr. Paparian is fluent in Armenian.
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Jacky Guevara, Receptionist
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Jacky Guevara is the receptionist at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer.
Currently attending East Los Angeles College, where in 2007 she received her Associates in Arts degree in Administration of Justice, Jacky will be attending the California State University of Los Angeles in winter.
It is there that she will be working towards attaining her Bachelors in Science in Criminal Justice.
Before joining our staff, Jacky held a position with Ability First, a recreational program for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
Jacky joined our administrative staff in October of 2008.
Ms. Guevara is fluent in Spanish.
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