Paralegal Team

Anutrice Mirza

Paralegal Supervisor

Having more than 10 years of legal experience with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Technical Business Management, Anutrice Mirza has risen to the Supervising Paralegal position at The Dean Law Firm, PLLC. By utilizing her leadership training, she brings a business savvy of cohesiveness and efficacy with a focus on communication between the legal support team and attorneys associated with The Dean Law Firm, PLLC. Anutrice Mirza is devoted to developing and implementing processes to assist the firm in moving forward into their next phase of growth and progress.

As a former family law paralegal, who worked at the County level of the Juvenile Division, Anutrice exemplifies empathy and the immense importance of confidentiality needed in the legal field and in developing rapport with clients. She has mastered time management skills and a strong work ethic, which has led to her success at The Dean Law Firm, PLLC.

Her dedication is not only evident in her team spirit, but in her job tenure as well; Anutrice Mirza joined the firm in 2014. In addition to her strong work ethic and dedication, Anutrice strives for work-life balance. She is an active volunteer and booster club member in her son’s high school band, and an active member of NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants). Anutrice is an honor graduate of DeVry University and received her paralegal degree with the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, a nationally accredited college.

Jessica Schmitz

Paralegal

Garnering three plus years of experience as a paralegal in Family Law and Probate, Jessica Schmitz, is the newest member to join The Dean Law Firm, PLLC, team. Jessica’s compassion and dedication to making a complicated situation in the lives of her clients more manageable is her work’s passion. Her life’s motto is to make someone’s life a little easier, to make them smile, and most importantly, to make them laugh.

Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her ‘support team’, which consists of her amazing husband, her “bonus children” (husband’s kids), and her adorable fur babies, Pearl and Abraham.

Jessica’s favorite activity is hiking; she loves the outdoors and animals. Having the opportunity to live in Colorado, which nurtured her love for the outdoors and hiking, continues to be her favorite place to visit.

Michael Breton

Funding Coordinator

Michael joined the Dean Law Firm in 2020 as the Funding Coordinator. He is a Texas Tech Graduate with an emphasis in Personal Finance and Accounting. He is pursuing his Master’s degree in Accounting as he prepares for the CPA exam. With many years of experience catering to his client’s needs, Michael makes the ‘funding’ portion of your Estate Planning easy, comprehendible, and effortless. He works closely with neighboring banks, insurance companies, and other Financial Institutions to make the proper beneficiary designations, or ownership changes to your accounts. His top priority is to make both the legal piece and financial piece of your estate planning is done efficiently, and to the best regard.

He loves the winter, where he enjoys traveling with his family to go hiking, skiing, and touring the beautiful cities we visit. Michael looks forward to working with you, and securing the legacy you want for yourself, and for your predecessors.