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Support Staff

Arlene Cook joined the firm of Richard T. Heiden, P.A. as a Paralegal in May 2008.

Arlene received her Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University in Criminology and her Paralegal Degree from El Centro Community College in Dallas, Texas. Arlene is a Registered Paralegal with the Florida Bar. Arlene moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1996 where she worked as a Paralegal for Paradyne Corporation in Largo, Florida from 1996 until 2005, and as a Paralegal in the corporate section for Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill & Mullis from 2005 until May 2008. Prior to coming to Florida, Arlene worked as a Paralegal in the litigation section for Akin, Gump, Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP in Dallas, Texas for approximately 10 years.

As a Paralegal for Richard T. Heiden, P.A., Arlene assists with virtually all aspects of case preparation, including the opening of files, scheduling, preparation of pleadings and discovery responses, assisting with document productions, assisting with real estate closings and title work, legal research at the direction of attorney, maintaining an extensive recall system, case file management and interface with clients, outside counsel and court personnel.

Please contact Arlene at
arlenecook@rthlaw.com.

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Carmela M. Febo joined the firm of Richard T. Heiden, P.A., as a Legal Assistant in June 2011.

Carmela attended St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, Florida studying Business Administration and Management, as well as the Paralegal program.

Carmela has worked as a Legal Assistant since 1992 and has extensive experience in different areas of law. Prior to joining our firm, Carmela was a Legal Assistant to City Attorney John G. Hubbard, Esq. of the Law Office of Frazer, Hubbard, P.A. for the City of Dunedin, Florida from 2008 until 2011.

When you contact our office by phone, Carmela will probably be the first person you will speak with. As a Legal Assistant, Carmela assists with virtually all aspects of case preparation, including the opening of files, scheduling, preparation of pleadings and discovery responses, maintaining an extensive recall system, case file management, client communications and attorney supervised research.

Please contact Carmela at
carmelafebo@rthlaw.com.