Kathy M. Krasko

Senior Paralegal

Kathy M. Krasko has worked in the legal field for over thirty-five (35) years. She has extensive legal experience in many areas of the law; she has worked with highly reputable and experienced attorneys in our legal community, some of whom became Court Commissioners and Judges; and she has been a valuable resource for Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C., for almost a decade, mentoring our Staff and providing our Clients with quality service. Kathy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Kay Luoma

Senior Paralegal

Kay has worked as a paralegal for over 24 years and has extensive family law experience. She earned her Paralegal Degree from Highline Community College in 1998 and she became a Limited Licensed Legal Technician in 2016. She enjoys working closely with clients and providing support to attorneys to reach positive resolution of family law matters.
Outside of work, Kay enjoys going to the mountains with friends for long-distance hiking and snowshoeing adventures.

Alanna N. Parkins

Paralegal

From the South Puget Sound, Alanna earned her Associate of Arts Degree from Olympic College in 2017. She earned her Paralegal Preferred Pro Certificate from Tacoma Community College in 2021. She is a Notary Public for the State of Washington. A former Client, Alanna has the Client perspective. Alanna started with Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C. as a Paralegal Intern and then joined the Law Firm as a Full-Time Paralegal. Outside of the Legal Field, Alanna enjoys gardening, cooking, sewing, crafting, and spending time with her family.

Lisa M. Murtha

Client Relations Specialist-Marketing, Advertising, Networking, PR, Social Media Director

Lisa M. Murtha has over seventeen (17) years of Customer Service experience. As Client Relations Specialist at Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C., Lisa provides a personal touch and offers comfort and reassurance to our Clients during difficult times. Lisa manages Marketing, Advertising, PR, Social Media, and Networking for the Firm. Lisa serves on the Board of Directors of Network of Tacoma, Vice President, and the Alliance of Women Owned Businesses (AWOB), Marketing Chair. She is a Member of Health Care Providers of Pierce County (HCPC). Lisa is Active with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, where she once worked, maintaining many contacts within the Local Business Community. Lisa is a light for our Team and for our Clients. Lisa enjoys spending time with her Fiancé and two (2) young and active sons.

Sabrina A. Shandle

Client Relations Specialist

Sabrina has worked in Customer Service within the Legal Field for almost a decade. She prides herself on problem-solving with Clients. Having worked within the Child Care Field for 25 years and having owned her own Child Care Center, she is experienced in working with Children and Families. She has been a Volunteer with Tacoma Rescue Mission for 15 years. She has also Volunteered for The People Center on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Outside of her work within the Legal Field and as a Volunteer, Sabrina enjoys spending time with her two boys and reading.

Gabriela Vargas

Administrative Assistant

Born in Jalisco, Mexico but raised in Eastern Washington. I moved to Pierce County 3 years ago. I worked in childcare for 5 years where I learned patience, empathy, and customer service. During those 5 years I was a single mom, working, and going to school. I managed to obtain my ECE initial, short, and state certification. I remarried and had a baby girl. I enjoy spending quality time with family and working out.