Attorneys and Staff

JOHN D. LAMEY III, ESQ.

John D. Lamey III graduated, cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law in 2001.  Prior to co-founding Lamey & Pacyga, Mr. Lamey clerked for the Honorable Paulette Kane Flynn in Ramsey County, practiced tax law at Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, and was in-house counsel for  Marquette Financial Companies.  Mr. Lamey concentrates his practice on personal and business bankruptcy, secured lending, and general business and corporate law.  Mr. Lamey's passion is helping debtors through the complex bankruptcy code to ensure them a fresh start.  Mr. Lamey also represents clients in contested bankruptcies and other litigation in bankruptcy court.  Mr. Lamey is a memberof the American Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, and the MSBA Bankruptcy Section.  Mr. Lamey also volunteers his time to SMRLS.

ELAINE D. WRIGHT, ESQ.

Elaine Wright is a new associate attorney with Lamey & Pacyga.  She grew up in Mankato, Minnesota and attended college at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in French and a minor in English with a writing emphasis.  Elaine attended law school at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.  She graduated from St. Thomas in May of 2007 and was admitted to practice law in Minnesota in October of 2007.  Elaine’s hobbies include running, gardening and walking her miniature Dachshund.

SHARI L. NELSON, PARALEGAL

Shari graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in March of 2006 with an Associates Degree for Paralegal. Shari began working for the firm in September of 2006 as John’s paralegal and hasn't looked back since. Before coming to work for John and Ryan, Shari interned at a criminal law firm in downtown Minneapolis, and had no prior experience working with bankruptcy cases, but found it to be very rewarding. Shari really enjoys helping people through this difficult time and to help them see that bankruptcy is not the end of the world but that it will give you a fresh start. When Shari is not a work she enjoys reading a good book, the outdoors and cooking for friends and family.

MEREDITH SHERRITT, LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Meredith Sherritt began working for Lamey & Pacyga, P.A. in December of 2006 as a receptionist and legal assistant.  She is currently a student at Saint Paul College working towards her Associate in Arts Degree.  In her free time she enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.