Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, JD Expected 2027
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2021, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Consumer Economics and
Finance.
Jillian E. Dombrowski
Legal Assistant
Jillian joined FMS Law Group LLC in October 2022 as Legal Assistant to FMS partners Kathryn McCarty and James Riley. Jillian assists with e-filing, creating and organizing client files, calendaring and keeping track of court dates and deadlines, managing discovery, drafting pleadings and letters, performing legal research, dispersing weekly reports, and other necessary tasks. Before joining FMS Law Group, Jillian gained two years of experience working as a Legal Assistant in Family Law.
Email Jillian: jillian.dombrowski@fmslawgroup.com
Call Jillian: (312) 332-6381 extension: 108
Education
The University of Illinois at Chicago, 2005, Bachelor of Science, Psychology (with a Criminal Justice minor)
DePaul University, 2008, Paralegal Certification
Leena A. Thalackal
Legal Assistant
Leena joined FMS Law Group LLC in September 2023 as Legal Assistant to FMS partner, Paul Franciszkowicz. She also assists other attorneys in the firm as needed. Leena prepares notices, fee petitions, orders, and invoices; organizes and reviews client files; assists with e-filing, as well as obtaining orders and other filings from the court dockets; corresponds with clients and other legal professionals; calendars and keeps track of court dates and deadlines; and assists with other necessary tasks. Prior to joining FMS, Leena gained 13 years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law.
Email Leena: leena.thalackal@fmslawgroup.com
Call Leena: (312) 332-6381 extension: 107
Education
- Marquette University, 2022, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Helen L. Signorelli
Legal Assistant
Education
- Saint Xavier University, 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (minor in Criminal Justice)
Lizbeth Rico
Office Manager
Lizbeth joined FMS in April 2024 as its Office Manager responsible for day-to-day operations, including file management, calendaring, billing and collections, and general office management. Prior to joining FMS, she worked as an office manager at a Healthcare Law and Family Law firm.
Email Lizbeth: lizbeth.rico@fmslawgroup.com
Call Lizbeth: (312) 332-6381 extension: 100