Rhonda Larimer, CP is a certified paralegal at the Law Office of Dana L. White. She joined the Law Office of Dana L. White in December of 2017 and now serves as our office’s Senior Paralegal, supervising other paralegals and assisting four attorneys, whose focus is primarily family law matters. Rhonda also assists with cases involving probate, wills and trusts.
Rhonda has earned her Certified Paralegal credentials from NALA (National Alliance of Legal Assistants), a credential that may only be used by those who have met and maintained national certification standards.
Rhonda’s compassionate nature serves her well when working with family law matters that often involve extremely sensitive issues that may be very emotional to our clients. She is a firm believer that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER in most situations and works to keep our clients informed. Rhonda is particularly adept at client relations and her sense of organization and attention to detail is profound.
Rhonda is responsible for a panoply of duties, including preparation of pleadings, orders, discovery, memoranda, subpoenas, agreements, and written correspondences, trial/hearing preparation, witness interviews, legal research, case/file management, and maintaining professional relationships with clients, opposing counsel, the courts, mediators, financial advisors and health/mental health professionals,
Rhonda stays remarkably busy both professionally and personally. She is a member of the American Association of Notaries, the Fort Worth Paralegal Association, the Texas Bar Association- Paralegal Division, an active member of NALA, and a long-time member of the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas.
We are thrilled to announce that our exceptional paralegal, Rhonda, has achieved the prestigious Board Certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). This honor is a testament to her unwavering dedication, profound expertise, and commitment to excellence in the legal field. The TBLS Board Certification is not merely a title; it's a distinguished credential that signifies a paralegal's exceptional proficiency and commitment within their profession. Achieving this certification requires meeting stringent standards set by authoritative bodies, including:
- A minimum of five years of actual experience as a paralegal, with at least three years in Texas.
- Demonstrated substantial involvement in a specialty area of law, dedicating at least 50% of paralegal duties to that area.
- Completion of 30 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in the specialty area within the three years immediately preceding application.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive four-hour written examination.
- Fulfillment of additional educational or certification requirements, such as a baccalaureate degree, completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program, or equivalent experience. content.tbls.orgcontent.tbls.org+3All Criminal Justice Schools+3content.tbls.org+3All Criminal Justice Schools+5content.tbls.org+5Texas DCAA+5
Rhonda's accomplishment places her among an elite group of paralegals who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and skills in their specialty area. This certification not only enhances her professional credibility but also reflects our firm's commitment to providing the highest quality legal services.
Please join us in congratulating Rhonda on this remarkable achievement. Her dedication and excellence continue to inspire us all.
Education
- Paralegal Studies, Tarrant County College, Hurst, Texas
- Advanced Technical Paralegal Certificate (postbaccalaureate certificate) – 2018
- University of Louisiana, Monroe, Louisiana
- B.B.A. in General Business (minor in Management)– 2000
Professional Work History
- Senior Paralegal, Law Office of Dana L. White (since Dec. 2017)
- Amazon Selling Assistant, Shoppes of Oakbluff (since Aug. 2016)
- Marketing/Executive Assistant, OEC Compression Corp. (1998-2001)
- Customer Service Supervisor/Manager Intern, JC Penney (1989-1998)
Certifications
- National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Certified Paralegal (CP), Nov. 2018
- Notary Public, State of Texas
Memberships
- American Association of Notaries
- Fort Worth Paralegal Association
- Texas Bar Association- Paralegal Division Member
- National Alliance of Legal Assistants (NALA), Active Member
- Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas
Recognition/Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Inducted Member
Community Service/Volunteer Experience
- Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas
- Buddy Walk
- JES Copyroom Volunteer (2014-2016)
Informational Seminars/Speaking Engagements
- Invited Speaker, “Becoming a Certified Paralegal” and “Making the Most of Your Internship,” at Tarrant County Community College’s Paralegal Studies Program (2019)
Areas of Interest
- Family Law
- Property characterization and division
- Child custody disputes/modifications/enforcements
- Child support disputes/enforcements
- Protective orders
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Skills & Abilities
- Legal Research & Writing
- ProDocs
- Firm Central
- LawPay
- Discovery
- Drafting/E-filing Pleadings
- MS Office
- Notary Public
Personal/Hobbies
In her “spare time,” Rhonda enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids, READING, anything The Walking Dead related and watching football. Rhonda loves listening to Pentatonix GEAUX SAINTS!
