Professional Staff
Matthew F. Aloisi
Director of Administration
330.458.2170
Matt directs the day to day operations of the Firm and assists the Managing Attorney and Firm committees with their goals and objectives. Matt was previously the firm administrator for Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP, Cleveland, OH. Prior to that, he was the Operations Manager for the West Point Market in Akron. Prior to his management career he worked in sales and retail.
Mary Booth
Title Examiner
330.458.2021
Mary is the Firm's title examiner and is primarily responsible for examining titles and conducting real estate related research for the attorneys. Her search territory encompasses Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Wayne, Holmes and Guernsey Counties.
Mary began her career with Day Ketterer in 1974. She came from a local attorney who specialized in real estate and before that from what was then First Federal Bank (now Charter One).
Kathleen L. Merritt
Accounting Manager
330.458.2133
Kathy is Day Ketterer's Accounting Department Manager. She supervises a staff of three and is responsible for overseeing all accounting related functions. In addition she prepares the Firm's internal financial statements, presents financial performance to management, and is responsible for tax returns and payroll.
Kathy joined Day Ketterer in 2006. She brings with her more than 10 years of Public Accounting experience having worked for Padgett Business Services and Deloitte & Touche.
Raquel Garrett
Workers' Compensation Paralegal
330.458.2168
Raquel is a Workers’ Compensation paralegal and is responsible for supporting the Day Ketterer Worker’s Compensation Practice Group. She assists the attorneys in preparation for cases before the Industrial Committee including gathering medical records, conducting research and assisting with documentation. Raquel also assists the attorneys with all aspects of their litigation work.
Prior to joining Day Ketterer in 2011, Raquel worked for a Canton-based law firm where she was a paralegal on the claimant side. Raquel’s experience also includes work as a Workers’ Compensation Administrator for a Self-Inured Employer and as a Workers Compensation Coordinator for an Orthopedic doctor’s office.
Jennifer K. Novotny
Director of Client Services and Development
330.458.2034
Jennifer oversees the business development and marketing activities of the Firm, including strategic planning, communications, individual attorney and practice group development, client relations and community involvement. Jennifer was previously the Marketing Manager for The Cedarwood Companies in Akron, OH and prior to relocating to Northeast Ohio, she served as the Regional Development Director for the American Cancer Society in Charlotte, NC. Jennifer is a member of the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce's KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) program and the Legal Marketing Association - Ohio Chapter.
Sophie L. Saracina
Billing/Credit Manager
330.458.2042
Sophie is Day Ketterer's Billing/Credit Manager. She handles all aspects of the billing process, including generating invoices, reminder statements, billing inquiries and reporting.
Sophie is also responsible for the firm's Credit Management. She works closely with attorneys, corporations and individuals regarding payment arrangements.
Sophie has been with the firm since 2001. Prior to joining Day Ketterer, she enjoyed a career in the insurance industry for a number of years.
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