Paralegals & Dedicated Staff

Melissa Bourque (she/hers)

Melissa has been with us since 2006. She is currently a paralegal assisting with Chapter 7 matters and litigation. She graduated from the Heartland College of Art with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is a true "people person" and provides excellent customer service to our clients.

Deana Kariotis (she/hers)

Since graduating from Thomas College in 1991, Deana Kariotis has dedicated her career to the field of bankruptcy law. Starting her journey as an assistant for a bankruptcy Trustee, she has continually honed her expertise in this area. In 2013, Deana brought her extensive experience to MLO, where she now specializes as a paralegal in Chapter 11, 12, and 13 case filings.

Chrissy Dershimer (she/hers)

Chrissy Dershimer, an alumna of Jefferson Community College since 1998, brings a wealth of experience from her 25-year career in administrative support across various industries. Joining MLO in June 2023 as an administrative support paraprofessional, Chrissy has recently been designated as a notary public for the state of Maine, further enhancing her professional capabilities.