Legal work is not done by one person. At Reeves Lavallee, P.C., a Worcester law firm built on preparation and direct communication, every matter is supported by attorneys, paralegals, and client service professionals who each handle a defined part of the work. Knowing who they are makes the process easier to follow.
We understand that for many clients, our staff are the first point of contact with the firm. Our team is committed to clear communication, professionalism, and attention to detail at every stage of your matter. From managing documents and deadlines to answering questions and coordinating next steps, our Worcester law firm staff help ensure that each case is handled with care and efficiency.
Below is the full team, grouped by the role they play in your matter. Click on a profile to learn more about a person’s experience and responsibilities within the firm.
Attorneys
| Nicole Reeves Lavallee, Esq. Owner and Attorney · BBO #650137 · Admitted in Massachusetts, 2001 Nicole founded the firm and has practiced in Worcester County for twenty-five years. She concentrates on family law, probate, and real estate, with additional experience in collections, landlord and tenant disputes, and estate planning. She is known for realistic strategy and plain answers, and she volunteers in the Worcester Family and Probate Court. |  |
| Matthew Bové, Esq. Attorney · BBO #672820 · Admitted in Massachusetts, 2008 Matthew handles criminal, civil, and business matters, including grand jury proceedings, constitutional questions, probate disputes, and real estate litigation. His earlier career as an HR manager gives him a practical read on how organizations actually operate. He is admitted in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the Supreme Court of the United States. |  |
| Liyun Yang, Esq. Attorney · BBO #712437 · Admitted in Massachusetts, 2023 Liyun practices family, immigration, real estate, and criminal law, and holds bar admissions in both China and the United States. She works with clients in English and Mandarin, and her international training informs how she approaches cross-border and immigration-adjacent matters. She is a strong motion drafter and civil litigator. |  |
| Patrick Daniel Sullivan, Esq. Associate Attorney · BBO #715774 · Admitted in Massachusetts, 2024 Patrick brings intellectual property, international law, and appellate advocacy to the firm. He earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was Editor in Chief of the Journal of Law and Commerce and was named to the Order of Barristers. He holds a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMass Amherst and is a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He previously served as a legal intern in the Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo. |  |
Paralegal and Operations
| Leslie LaFlamme Paralegal Manager Leslie oversees casework and front-of-house operations, setting the quality standard that gets files attorney-ready. She holds two associate degrees and is a certified Notary Public. She joined the firm in 2023 and manages workflow across the paralegal team. |  |
| Warren Lavallee, CISSP HR and IT Manager, Chief Information Security Officer Warren runs the firm’s technology, security, and human resources functions. He has worked in IT and information security since the mid-1980s and holds the CISSP credential. He supports attorneys on matters with technical or digital evidence components and maintains the firm’s compliance posture under Massachusetts data security regulations. |  |
| Ruan Swart Office Administrator and Bookkeeper Ruan manages the firm’s books and day-to-day office administration. He holds a postgraduate degree in finance with a minor in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in finance, both from the University of South Africa. He is bilingual and brings a detail-first approach to financial reporting and reconciliation. |  |
Client Service and Remote Team
| Simone Lavallee Remote Team Manager Simone leads the firm’s distributed legal support team. She began her career in the legal field, gained supervisory experience in other industries, and returned to lead remote staff. She focuses on clear communication, accountability, and making sure client requests do not fall between the office and the remote team. |  |
| Marion Claire Lagco Client Success Liaison Marion is often the first person a prospective client speaks with. She brings seven years of consultative customer service and sales leadership, including consultation work with a ninety percent booking rate. She studied at Northeastern Illinois University and works in English and Tagalog. |  |
| Valentina Gonzalez Remote Team Leader Valentina has worked in customer service since 2014 and supports clients with intake, scheduling, and document follow-up. She is fluent in English and Spanish and takes pride in making sure every caller feels heard. Her background includes order management and high-volume client support. |  |
| Cecilia Garcia Remote Legal Assistant II Cecilia manages schedules, documents, and deadlines with accuracy and discretion. She is known for prioritization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and provides steady day-to-day support to attorneys and clients alike. |  |
| Linda Mae Torres Remote Legal Assistant Linda brings more than twenty years of client service and operations experience to the remote legal support team. She spent nearly a decade managing the daily operations of a retail location, where she handled hiring, scheduling, inventory, and compliance, and she most recently worked in order management resolving escalated customer issues by phone and email. She is steady on difficult calls and follows an issue through until it is genuinely resolved. |  |
How Our Worcester Law Firm Staff Work Together
Each person here has a defined lane, but the firm operates as one team. Paralegals prepare, attorneys advocate, and the client service team keeps you informed between the two. That structure means fewer dropped handoffs and faster answers when you call.
If you have a question about your matter, any member of our staff can point you to the right person. Learn more about our practice areas, read our attorney profiles, or contact our office to get started. Attorney registration numbers listed above can be verified through the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.
Reeves Lavallee, P.C.
250 Commercial Street, Suite 450, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 425-6945