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      Varghese Summersett Background

      Shantae Haymer

      Shantae Haymer

      Senior Paralegal

      Shantae Haymer is a senior paralegal in Varghese Summersett’s Personal Injury Division , where she assists our attorneys in all aspects of personal injury litigation. Shantae has been working as a paralegal for nearly two decades and is highly experienced in a wide range of areas, including case management, legal research, document preparation, and factual investigation.

      Shantae is perfectly suited for this profession, as she is driven, detail-oriented, patient, and knowledgeable about the law and legal proceedings. She has exceptional communication skills that enable her to effectively collaborate with attorneys, claims representatives, witnesses, and experts.

      Shantae is also very compassionate and serves as the liaison between clients and attorneys, ensuring that all communication is clear and concise and that clients feel comfortable, supported, and informed during what is often a difficult journey. She is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and achieving the best possible outcome in their case.

      Raised in Irving, Shantae knew as a child that she wanted to go into the legal field after watching the O.J. Simpson trial. She pursued legal studies at the Jack E. Singley Academy as a teenager while also attending Irving High School. She received an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Paralegal Studies from Tarrant County College. She began working as a paralegal while in college and has never looked back, honing her skills and becoming a highly sought-after paralegal by North Texas law firms.

      Outside of work, Shantae enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two children. She can also frequently be found in the stands at softball games, cheering on her 16-year-old daughter, and at baseball games, rooting on her 12-year-old son.

      “Personal injury law is not just a profession for me. It’s my passion. Helping clients get justice and seeing their life improve after a successful case is extremely rewarding. It’s why I love my job.” – Shantae Haymer, Senior Paralegal, Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group.

      Media Contact

      Melody Lanier is the firm’s primary point of contact when the media needs a quote, interview, or comment about current events. If you are a member of the media, you can contact Melody by email at melody@versustexas.com, at the office (817) 203-2220, or on her cell phone (817) 821-3935.

      Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett, where he has built a distinguished career championing the underdog in personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense cases. With over 100 jury trials in Texas state and federal courts, he brings exceptional courtroom experience and a proven record with Texas juries to every case.

      Under his leadership, Varghese Summersett has grown into a powerhouse firm with dedicated teams across three core practice areas: criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Beyond his legal practice, Benson is recognized as a legal tech entrepreneur as the founder of Lawft and a thought leader in legal technology.

      Benson is also the author of Tapped In, the definitive guide to law firm growth that has become essential reading for attorneys looking to scale their practices.

      Benson serves as an adjunct faculty at Baylor Law School.

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