Staff
Sara Maicher - Chief Operations Officer
Sara joined the Wagner Reese team in 2012 after serving in a similar role in the financial services industry for many years. Sara oversees the daily business operations of the firm and manages all accounting functions. She has a journalism degree from Ball State University and earned her MBA from Anderson University. Please contact Sara at smaicher@injuryattorneys.com.
Mary McGraw - New Business & Marketing Director
Mary joined the team of Wagner Reese in October 2008. Prior to working at Wagner Reese, she worked in the area of social services, specifically serving the Hispanic population of Marion County. The addition of Mary meant the creation of a new position for the firm. While her role is varied, her main function is to handle all of the firm's marketing and advertising including community involvement, attorney referrals and Spanish-speaking clients. Please contact Mary via email at MMcgraw@InjuryAttorneys.com.
Michele Stratis - Paralegal
Michele grew up in Michigan and worked with several large transportation corporations throughout the Midwest in sales, marketing, and payroll. While at Dart Transit in Eagan, Minnesota, she met and married Chuck Stratis, who is the In-House Claims Executive for Wagner Reese. She obtained her paralegal degree and worked at a Personal Injury law firm for 8 years before joining the team at Wagner Reese in 2009. Michele is a part-time paralegal and assistant for Chuck in Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation claims.
She is proud of her three grown sons, Ryan, Scott and James and loves playing with her grandchildren Grace and Evan. Michele enjoys time outside trail riding with friends throughout Indiana on her Palomino Quarter Horse, Tigerlily. Please contact Michele via email at MStratis@InjuryAttornyes.com.
Joni Wiley - Paralegal
Joni Wiley grew up in Carmel, Indiana, where she graduated from Carmel High School. Immediately following high school, Joni attended Indiana University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Gender Studies with a minor in Spanish and psychology.
In August 2009, Ms. Wiley joined the staff of Wagner Reese, LLP, specializing in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases. Ms. Wiley currently resides in Carmel, Indiana near her family, including her twin sister, Erica, who is currently attending IU School of Law. Ms. Wiley enjoys spending time with her friends, fitness, being adventurous and enjoying the outdoors. Please contact Joni via email at JWiley@InjuryAttorneys.com.
Julia Jermakova - Legal Assistant
Julia is originally from Latvia and in 2003, right after finishing high school in her home country, she moved to United States. Julia is fluent in English, Russian and Latvian. She has been working in the legal field for the past 4 years and was able to obtain experience in various areas of law gaining the ability to provide the necessary and effective assistance to each respective attorney she currently assists. Julia joined the Wagner Reese team as a Legal Assistant in 2009 and is currently specializing in Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
On a more personal note, Julia currently resides in Fishers, Indiana with her miniature pincher. Julia enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures. Please contact Julia via email at JJermakova@InjuryAttorneys.com.
Jamie Polk- Paralegal
Jamie is a recent addition to Wagner Reese. She has over thirty years experience and currently works with Attorney Stephen Wagner concentrating in the areas of Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. She received her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from University of Indianapolis and continued her education at Indiana Wesleyan University with a concentration in business administration. Jamie has two children, Kyle and Brittany, and one grandson, Kaiden. Jamie enjoys entertaining, traveling, and spending time with her family. Please contact Jamie via email at Jpolk@InjuryAttorneys.com.
Elisa Salinas - Paralegal
Elisa G. Salinas is originally from Houston, Texas, until relocating to the Indianapolis area in 2002. Elisa has experience in handling Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and litigation matters. Elisa is fluent in Spanish and volunteers her time in and around the Latino community. Elisa is the paralegal to Jason Reese and assists him in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice matters. Elisa enjoys spending her free time with her children and volunteering within the Hispanic community. Please contact Lisa via email at LSalinas@InjuryAttorneys.com.
Tracy Berling - File Clerk
Tracy joined Wagner Reese in February, 2011. She works part-time as the office file clerk.
Tracy enjoys spending time with her husband and three children Zachary, Katie & Andrew. She also enjoys cooking and reading. Please contact Tracy via email at Clerk@InjuryAttorneys.com.
Heather Sanning - Intake Coordinator
Heather joined Wagner Reese in March 2011. She grew up in Manchester, Indiana with her parents and younger brother and sister. Directly following high school, she went to Indiana State University and graduated in May of 2009 with a Bachelors degree, double majoring in Management and Business Administration. In her free time, Heather likes to shop, spend time with friends and family, and read. Please contact Heather via email at HSanning@InjuryAttorneys.com.
