Staff
About Lydia Kinnee (Paralegal)
Lydia Kinnee is a paralegal at Phillips Froetschel. She has assisted multiple attorneys for over six years, working with Attorney Laura D. Phillips for over five years. Lydia was born in Canonsburg but moved closer to her father’s family in Ohio and spent her childhood years there. She is now back to her roots in Canonsburg, living there with her husband, Drew. She enjoys cooking, particularly Italian dishes, interior design, and traveling.
Education
During her high school years, Lydia qualified for the dual enrollment program, attending college at Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville, Ohio.She then obtained her Degree of Associate in Applied Science- Paralegal Studies at West Virginia Northern Community College located at Wheeling, West Virginia, in 2017. She attended West Virginia Northern under a full academic scholarship and was awarded many honors to include Dean’s List, President’s List and “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”
Professional Achievements
She passed the formal examination to become an Accredited Legal Professional through National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS.) Lydia also tested and qualified to become a Notary with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, holding that duty since 2019.
About Nicole Stephenson (Legal Assistant)
Nicole Stephenson serves as a Legal Assistant at Phillips Froetschel, bringing with her over 15 years of customer service expertise. Her transition to the legal field has been a fortunate one, as she applies her skill and knowledge to ensure clients receive the utmost attention and care. Nicole is adept in all legal matters and is a qualified Notary in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Originally from Westland, Michigan, Nicole ventured to Pittsburgh for her education, earning a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Photography from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She has made Pittsburgh her home, and resides just outside the city with her husband, Adam, and daughter, Caroline. Nicole finds joy in activities such as reading, exploring secondhand stores, and enjoying family outings to the movies.
About Renee Nolla (Paralegal)
Renee is a paralegal at Phillips Froetschel, and brings to the team over 30 years of experience specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury. Renee strives to ensure that our clients understand each step of the legal process, and is always available to answer your questions, calls, and emails.
Renee is from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, and a proud graduate of Baldwin High School. Her two teenagers keep Renee and her husband Tony busy with their many sports commitments, but in her rare free time, she enjoys golfing and traveling.
