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 Melina Drazich, Chief Operating Officer. Melina directs and leads all Firm operations, including accounting and human resources. In this role, she works closely with the Firm’s Partners to ensure continued growth and lasting success for Adams Stirling PLC.
With extensive experience in business leadership, finance, operations, and communications, Melina applies that expertise to develop and implement Firm initiatives. Focused on efficiency and standardization, she embraces change and approaches each obstacle positively, keeping innovation and team adoption in mind. Her keen interpersonal skills guarantee the Firm’s employees receive comprehensive guidance and support. By maintaining professional affiliations with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and the Community Associations Institute (CAI), Melina remains committed to educational opportunities that enhance business administration and client satisfaction.
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 Candace Schwartz, Client Relations Director, Southern California. Before joining Adams Stirling, Candace earned her degree in Design from UCLA. She was a commercial interior designer for 15 years in Los Angeles and San Diego. Candace worked in sales, marketing, and customer service for over 30 years, including 18 years in management and client education.
Candace continues to participate in the CAI-San Diego Education Committee and served as co-chair for 2 years. She is involved in CAI and CACM industry events in Southern California, including the desert.
Contact Candace at (619) 374-7710 or (800) 464-2817, or by email.
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 Matthew McCarthy, Client Relations Director, Northern California. With over a decade of experience in business development and client advocacy, Matthew has built a reputation for fostering long-term partnerships and driving regional growth.
A Harvard University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Government, Matthew combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of the Northern California market.
Outside the office, Matthew stays active in the local community through recreational sports, from softball to pickleball. An avid reader and home cook, he spends his most energetic hours keeping up with his young daughter.
Contact Matthew at (209) 299-6172 or (800) 464-2817, or by email.
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 Tammi Saucer, Billing Manager. Tammi provides exceptional administrative support to the Firm and its clients. Her duties include overseeing the Firm's billing, assisting with human resources, benefits, and insurance, and coordinating Firm events.
With 35 years of experience in medical administrative support, Tammi joined our team in November 2016.
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 Xochitl Vazquez, Accounting Clerk/Executive Assistant. Xochitl (pronounced "So-chee") graduated from Mount Saint Mary University with a BA in Sociology.
Xochitl continues to pursue her education and is currently studying financial accounting.
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 Mathew Medina, IT Manager, A+ Certified® Technician. He earned his B.A. at Cal State Northridge, where he studied Criminology and honed his analytical and problem-solving skills. With a penchant for technology, he has become a versatile 'jack of all trades' in the I.T. world, enabling the firm to adapt and thrive in the digital age.
Beyond the office, he channels his creativity into the kitchen, enjoying the art of cooking, and he is a devoted Star Wars enthusiast, exploring galaxies far, far away in his free time.
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 Quynh Mai Pham, Paralegal. Quynh (pronounced "Quinn") is based in our San Jose office, where she assists with general corporate matters and provides administrative support. She earned her paralegal certificate from Evergreen Valley College, where she also pursued her Associate's degree, and previously worked in family and immigration law. Quynh works with clients alongside our attorneys to ensure we handle all matters efficiently and with attention to detail. Although Quynh supports us in various areas, she particularly enjoys document research and retrieval, as well as updating legal descriptions for our restatement clients. Quynh is always willing to provide support wherever needed and goes the extra mile in everything she does. In her free time, Quynh enjoys cooking for her family, traveling, and playing with her two dogs.
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 Carolyn Houtz, Lead Legal Assistant. Carolyn is based in our Los Angeles office. She works with our attorneys, handling legal filings, discovery, and general litigation matters, and interacts with clients.
Carolyn is outstanding when working with clients. They love working with her and aren't shy about saying so. Carolyn is passionate about her job, her two children, and sports. She gives the guys a run for their money when it comes to baseball and football.
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 Alejandra Alvarez, Legal Assistant. Alejandra Alvarez has been a valued member of the firm for over ten years, providing administrative and legal support to our attorneys and handling transactional and litigation matters. With a strong work ethic and a team-oriented mindset, Alejandra takes pride in supporting both her colleagues and attorneys, always ready to assist where needed to help the team succeed.
Alejandra is a certified Legal Secretary, certified by UCLA’s Legal Secretary Program.
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 Miranda Ward, Executive/Legal Assistant. Miranda is a seasoned real estate and community management professional. She brings nine years of experience in the title and escrow industry and six years as a homeowners association (HOA) manager. For the past eight years, Miranda served as Client Relations Director, where she built a reputation for exceptional service and strong client partnerships. Miranda moved into a new role as Executive/Legal Assistant. She supports the firm’s attorneys and executives across California. In this expanded capacity, she leverages her industry expertise, attention to detail, and organizational strengths to support executive leadership and contribute to the firm’s legal and operational excellence. |
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 Imogene "Imy" Martinez, Executive/Legal Assistant. Imy provides administrative support to the Firm’s attorneys and executives. She also supports the accounting and human resources teams. She previously worked as a Program Director for 13 years, providing services to at-risk dependent and non-minor dependent youth. Working closely with counties throughout California and Community Care Licensing, and managed front-line staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. With an emphasis on teamwork, she brings a strong work ethic and demonstrated dependability to the Firm. |
 LaDonna McDuffie, Senior Paralegal. With more than two decades of legal experience, La Donna supports our attorneys in community association litigation matters. La Donna earned her bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University and later completed her Paralegal Certification through West Los Angeles College. She is active in the professional paralegal community and holds memberships in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA), The Paralegal Association, and Legal Professionals, Inc. |
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 Amanda de Boer, Administrative Assistant. Amanda provides administrative assistance to the Firm’s attorneys and legal staff. Additionally, she works closely with the operations team and provides excellent customer service support. Before coming to Adams Stirling, she worked as a bank manager and relationship banker, helping clients achieve their financial goals. She is collaborative, hardworking, and dependable. |
 Luna, Director of Security. When Luna joined our team, she took charge of the Firm's security. She greets people at the door and, if they pass muster, she waves them in with a wag of her tail. In addition to security, Luna has shown a talent for comforting board members traumatized by service on their boards. Luna is a keen observer of nature and takes long walks in the park in her free time. She is especially interested in squirrels.
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