The exceptional paralegals and support staff of Tuohy Minor Kruse have more than 50 years of combined experience in the legal and administrative fields. We pride ourselves on how each team member works diligently and efficiently to provide personalized attention to every client and unequivocal support to each other.
Stacie Bellmore
Stacie Bellmore
Paralegal
Paralegal Stacie Bellmore has been with Tuohy Minor Kruse since September 2009. She provides assistance in family law matters and supports attorney Renee DeFreece. In addition, Stacie became the firm’s Office Manager in 2019.
Stacie has two chihuahua mixes named Dodge and Ginger, she loves watching football—SEAHAWKS!!!—as well as riding her motorcycle, an Indian Scout Sixty.
Stacie Bellmore
Paralegal
Paralegal Stacie Bellmore has been with Tuohy Minor Kruse since September 2009. She provides assistance in family law matters and supports attorney Renee DeFreece. In addition, Stacie became the firm’s Office Manager in 2019.
Stacie has two chihuahua mixes named Dodge and Ginger, she loves watching football—SEAHAWKS!!!—as well as riding her motorcycle, an Indian Scout Sixty.
Amanda Davis
Paralegal
Paralegal Amanda Davis joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in August 2024. She assists in family law matters and supports attorneys Melanie Griffin and Alex Lawson. Amanda completed her BA in Criminal Justice at Seattle University and her Advanced Paralegal Certificate from Edmonds College. In her free time, Amanda enjoys traveling, reading, and attending concerts.
Amanda Davis
Amanda Davis
Paralegal
Paralegal Amanda Davis joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in August 2024. She assists in family law matters and supports attorneys Melanie Griffin and Alex Lawson. Amanda completed her BA in Criminal Justice at Seattle University and her Advanced Paralegal Certificate from Edmonds College. In her free time, Amanda enjoys traveling, reading, and attending concerts.
Amy Langley
Amy Langley
Paralegal
Paralegal Amy Langley has known and worked with Deane Minor, Kara Kruse, and Renee DeFreece for more than a decade, and she finally joined the Tuohy Minor Kruse family officially in May 2019. Supporting both Deane and Kara by specializing in Family Law and Probate, Amy values the team environment at the firm and feels like it truly is a family.
And family is definitely something she knows about—Amy has been married for 32 years, has five children (ages from 14 to 32, the eldest of which is an attorney in Seattle), and has six grandchildren. Plus, she and her husband helped raise foster children for more than 20 years. When not working, Amy is a big sports fan and loves watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Plus, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Amy Langley
Paralegal
Paralegal Amy Langley has known and worked with Deane Minor, Kara Kruse, and Renee DeFreece for more than a decade, and she finally joined the Tuohy Minor Kruse family officially in May 2019. Supporting both Deane and Kara by specializing in Family Law and Probate, Amy values the team environment at the firm and feels like it truly is a family.
And family is definitely something she knows about—Amy has been married for 32 years, has five children (ages from 14 to 32, the eldest of which is an attorney in Seattle), and has six grandchildren. Plus, she and her husband helped raise foster children for more than 20 years. When not working, Amy is a big sports fan and loves watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Plus, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Lauren McNee
Legal Assistant
Lauren McNee joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in January 2024 as a Legal Assistant, primarily supporting attorneys Deane Minor and Tina Waldo. She specializes in estate planning and probate. Lauren appreciates the welcoming and energetic environment at the firm, where everyone works hard and makes each day enjoyable. In her free time, Lauren loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, watching basketball—go Nuggets!—and cooking Italian food.
Lauren McNee
Lauren McNee
Legal Assistant
Lauren McNee joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in January 2024 as a Legal Assistant, primarily supporting attorneys Deane Minor and Tina Waldo. She specializes in estate planning and probate. Lauren appreciates the welcoming and energetic environment at the firm, where everyone works hard and makes each day enjoyable. In her free time, Lauren loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, watching basketball—go Nuggets!—and cooking Italian food.
Jennifer Rashell
Jennifer Rashell
Paralegal
Paralegal Jennifer Rashell joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in February 2025. She supports attorney Renee DeFreece in Family Law matters. To Jennifer, the firm feels like family, and she values working in such a collaborative and supportive environment. She enjoys building relationships with clients and supporting them throughout their case until reaching a final resolution. Knowing that no two cases are ever the same, she thinks of each day as a new adventure.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys reading mystery and crime novels, catching up with friends, and playing (friendly) competitive games with her husband and two teenage daughters. She also has two cats, Wilson and Chancellor, who are named after a pair of legendary Seattle Seahawks.
Jennifer Rashell
Paralegal
Paralegal Jennifer Rashell joined Tuohy Minor Kruse in February 2025. She supports attorney Renee DeFreece in Family Law matters. To Jennifer, the firm feels like family, and she values working in such a collaborative and supportive environment. She enjoys building relationships with clients and supporting them throughout their case until reaching a final resolution. Knowing that no two cases are ever the same, she thinks of each day as a new adventure.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys reading mystery and crime novels, catching up with friends, and playing (friendly) competitive games with her husband and two teenage daughters. She also has two cats, Wilson and Chancellor, who are named after a pair of legendary Seattle Seahawks.
Tito
VP of Conflict Resolution
Tito is not your ordinary Tuohy Minor Kruse staff member. With his calming presence and lovable personality, Tito serves as our esteemed VP of Conflict Resolution. His playful antics and smart intuition ensure that no disagreement goes unresolved for long.
Tito’s approach is unique; he employs his adorable charm and goofy smiles to diffuse tension, making even the most serious issues seem manageable. His presence in the office is a gentle reminder to take life a little less seriously and enjoy the moment.
Whether he’s lounging in the break room or making his rounds to check in with every team member, Tito brings joy and harmony wherever he paws. If you happen to stop by, be sure to introduce yourself—you’ll likely find him with a wagging tail, ready to help tackle any challenges with his delightful, slobbery wisdom.
Tito
Tito
VP of Conflict Resolution
Tito is not your ordinary Tuohy Minor Kruse staff member. With his calming presence and lovable personality, Tito serves as our esteemed VP of Conflict Resolution. His playful antics and smart intuition ensure that no disagreement goes unresolved for long.
Tito’s approach is unique; he employs his adorable charm and goofy smiles to diffuse tension, making even the most serious issues seem manageable. His presence in the office is a gentle reminder to take life a little less seriously and enjoy the moment.
Whether he’s lounging in the break room or making his rounds to check in with every team member, Tito brings joy and harmony wherever he paws. If you happen to stop by, be sure to introduce yourself—you’ll likely find him with a wagging tail, ready to help tackle any challenges with his delightful, slobbery wisdom.