Kelly L. Emerson

Kelly L. Emerson is an Administrative and Legal Assistant at Nijman•Franzetti LLP.  Ms. Emerson has been providing legal support services for over twenty-five (25) years.  She serves as the administrator for several Superfund PRP groups.

On state and federal Superfund matters, Ms. Emerson serves as Group Administrator to groups of Potentially Responsible Parties, including groups whose membership includes more than 100 companies. Ms. Emerson provides all of the services necessary to oversee and maintain the day-to-day needs of PRP group members. She participates with counsel in status conferences, prepares meeting minutes, manages group funds, conducts review and approvals of contractor/counsel invoices and provides status reports and scheduling of group meetings.

Ms. Emerson’s experience includes assisting counsel with the preparation of pleadings, discovery requests and document production, depositions, client correspondence and audit letters. Ms. Emerson maintains various financial records, including balancing statements and handling all accounts receivables and payables, along with monthly billing requirements. In addition to her day-to-day involvement in the firm, Ms. Emerson is also the liaison between clients, attorneys, and consultants, to assist in providing expeditious and cost-effective responses to client inquiries.