SERGOVIC CARMEAN WEIDMAN MCCARTNEY & OWENS - Key Persons
Abby Slater joins the firm as our office runner fresh off her 2022 graduation from Sussex Central High School. She started with the firm on a part-time basis during summers and on a co-op program with the school. Her friendly and outgoing personality has led to her joining the firm full-time. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Alison was born in Havre De Grace, Maryland but soon after moved to Georgetown, Delaware where she was raised. She graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1995. After graduation, she was hired as a runner/receptionist at Sergovic, Ellis & Shirey. It was there she learned hands-on the ins and outs of estate planning and estate administration.
Alison went on to work for the State of Delaware for a couple years as an Administrative Assistant and she also served as a Clerk Supervisor in the Sussex County Register of Wills Office for four years. Alison joined the firm in July of 2017 coming full circle to work with a lot of the same people she had years before. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, crafting and spending time with her kids, Austin and Abby.
Allison, a lifelong Sussex County resident, joined the firm in July 2020. She is a graduate of Indian River High School and Wesley College where she obtained her Bachelors of Science degree with a concentration in Marketing. Allison's career started in Maryland where she learned all the ins and outs of Real Estate from Listing to Closing and everything in between. When she is not working she enjoys going to the beach, traveling, painting and holding the special title "Aunt Sunny" to her niece and nephews.
Amber is a native of Sussex County, Delaware, residing in Laurel with her daughters, Madeline & Adah. Amber is a graduate of Lighted Pathway Christian Academy. She attended Delaware Technical and Community College before working at the law firm of Procino Wells, LLC in Seaford, Delaware as a receptionist. In 2012, Amber was hired by Shannon R. Owens, Esquire as a Legal Assistant and today continues to work for Shannon R. Owens, Esquire. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Ashleigh was born and raised in Salisbury, Maryland. After graduating high school in 2005, Ashleigh moved to Sussex County, Delaware. She currently resides in Laurel, Delaware with her husband, Jeff and daughter, Madelyn. In April of 2022, Ashleigh joined the Accounting department at Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. In her spare time Ashleigh likes to spend time with her family & friends, and traveling.
Bobbi is a lifetime resident of Sussex County graduating from Indian River High School and Delaware Tech in Georgetown. She started working part time for Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. in November, 2020 and has 40 years of legal experience as a real estate coordinator. Bobbi has two children, Stacey and Scott, and twin grandchildren, Emma and Jacob. She enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Brandy is a native of the Eastern Shore, born and raised in Snow Hill, MD. However, has made Millsboro, DE her home for the past 15 years with her husband, Kevin, and two children. Brandy comes to us with over 8 years of settlement experience in both Maryland and Delaware. She enjoys tackling title issues and has extensive knowledge in short sales, foreclosures, new construction, and everything in between. Brandy was a licensed Realtor for over 14 years, but her passion is guiding clients through the settlement process, as effectively and efficiently, as possible. When she is not working, Brandy enjoys the beach, fishing with her son, Talan, and taking long walks with her pugs "Bob and Bella". Brandy recently joined our firm in June of 2021, as a Real Estate Paralegal.
Chris is a native of Sussex County Delaware, residing in Blades with her husband Bob and their son Tyler. Chris is a graduate of Seaford Senior High School. She attended Delaware Technical and Community College before working at the law firm of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. in Georgetown, Delaware as a file clerk. In 1989, Chris was hired by John A. Sergovic, Jr. P.A. as an Administrative Assistant in the litigation department and today continues to work for John A. Sergovic, Jr. Chris enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time she and her husband enjoy camping and spending time outdoors.
Clare was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. In Baltimore, she was a bookkeeper for over 25 years in the construction industry. She then moved to the Long Neck area in 2007 to run her own Scrapbook Store in Bethany Beach. After closing the store in 2012, she went back to bookkeeping for a builder in Lewes, then worked five years as a tax accountant for an accounting firm in Milford, Delaware. In 2018, she joined Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, PA. She sits on the Board for Compassionate Hearts - A Non-profit that provides Equine Assisted Psychotherapy at no cost to those unable to access services. In addition to fundraising, she spends her time exercising, crafting, traveling to Atlanta to visit her two granddaughters and supporting her church.
Dave was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia (B. A. in History, 1989), George Mason University (Masters of Public Administration, 1993) and the University of Tennessee College of Law (J. D. 1996), where he was a member of the Law Review and author of two published scholarly articles. Dave was admitted to the Delaware Bar and the U. S. Court for the District of Delaware in 1997 after he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable William S. Lee and T. Henley Graves in the Delaware Superior Court between 1996 and 1997. Prior to joining Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. as a shareholder, he was a partner in Hudson, Jones, Jaywork & Fisher for twelve years. Dave is a member of both the Delaware Bar and the Sussex County Bar Associations, and he focuses his practice on litigation in all Delaware Courts in the following areas: business litigation, property litigation, family law, estate litigation, homeowners' association and condominium law, corporate governance and construction litigation, including mechanic's liens.
Diana is from Seaford, Delaware. She attended Delaware Technical and Community College where she earned several of her Associate Degrees. She began her career in the legal field at Hudson, Jones, Jaywork & Liquori but soon obtained a paralegal position at Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. It was here that she gleaned her most of her knowledge in various areas of the law.
She has worked for several other firms in the area until she found her way to Deirdre O'Shea McCartney as her paralegal and assistant. She is very active within the Delaware Paralegal Association and loves speaking with young people about a career as a paralegal. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Eileen was born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eileen has over thirty years of experience as an estate and trust paralegal. Prior to moving to southern Delaware, Eileen worked for the estates and trust department of an AM 100 law firm. Since 2005, she has served as an estate and trust paralegal to Harold W.T. Purnell, II assisting with estate planning and estate administration matters.
Born and raised in Delaware, Beth began her career in the legal field in 1999 as a Legal Assistant with Hudson Jones Jaywork & Fisher where she assisted several attorneys within the firm and where she first had the opportunity to work with attorney David. J. Weidman, Esquire. After marrying into the military and moving to Guam and then to San Antonio, Texas, she returned to Dover, Delaware and joined the litigation team at Barros McNamara Malkiewicz & Taylor. After relocating to Sussex County, she joined the Law Office of Edward Gill, P.A. In July of 2020, Beth was hired by David J. Weidman, Esquire as a Family Law/Litigation Administrative Assistant and continues to work for David J. Weidman, Esquire. Beth enjoys spending time with her friends and family and going to the beach. She lives in Seaford with her 2 sons, daughter, 3 dogs and 2 cats.
George B. (Buck) Smith, Esquire, is a practicing Delaware attorney since 1982. He is a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware, the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Tax Court. A graduate of St. Andrew's School, Middletown, Delaware, the University of Delaware (B.Sc. Accounting), and the Widener University School of Law (J.D.), Buck worked for the Internal Revenue Service for eleven years, first as a Revenue Agent, then as a District Conferee, and finally as an Appeals Officer. Buck joined the law firm of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1982 and was the tax partner in the Georgetown, Delaware, office of the firm from 1989 through October 1994. He was a Vice President and Southern Trust & Private Banking Division Manager in the Personal Financial Services Department of Wilmington Trust Company (now M & T Bank) from November 1994 through June 1996. Buck resumed the private practice of law in Georgetown, Delaware in July 1996, concentrating in real estate, income tax planning, 1031 exchanges, estate planning, estate administration, elder law, Medicaid planning and business sales and planning. He was Of Counsel with the law firm of Smith McCartney & Owens, LLC, in Georgetown, Delaware, and which merged into the Georgetown, Delaware, firm of Sergovic Carmean & Weidman, P.A. in 2016, where he is Of Counsel. He is also a Manager of SOPB Exchangors, LLC, a qualified intermediary company that facilitates IRS Section 1031 like kind exchanges. Buck is a member of the Delaware Bar Association and the Sussex County Bar Association, He is a former member of the Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council (President 2009-2010), the St. Andrew's School Alumni Association Board (President 2013-2015), the Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences (President of the Board of Directors 2009) and was a founder and former Treasurer of The Jefferson School, Georgetown, Delaware, and former Secretary of Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, Clarksville, Delaware.
Ginger was born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. She is a 1979 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School. After graduating, she enrolled in the administrative secretarial program at Delaware Technical and Community College wherein she graduated in the class of 1981. She worked as a legal secretary until 2000. At that time, she tried a new adventure in opening and operating a men's clothing store in downtown Lewes. After closing that store in 2004, she took some time off and in January 2011, she joined our law firm as a receptionist. She has been married to her husband, Jack over 30 years and they have one son. Ginger enjoys spending time with her family, entertaining, going to the beach, fishing, bird hunting, and shooting sporting clays.
Job Titles:
- Board Member for the Lewes Historical Society
Mr. Purnell is a Board member for the Lewes Historical Society, Advisory Board member for the Delaware Community Foundation, past Board member and past Commodore for the Lewes Yacht Club, past Board member and past President of the Lewes Yacht Club Foundation and past Board member and past President of the Georgetown Millsboro Rotary Club.
Heather is originally from central Indiana but has called Georgetown home for over 10 years. Heather is a 1996 graduate from Brown County High School. After graduation, Heather worked for many years in management in the hospitality industry before embarking on her career in the legal field. Heather has worked in the legal field in both Indiana and Delaware supporting attorneys in a number of legal areas before focusing her attention on estate administration. Heather resides in Georgetown with her husband, a police officer for the Town of Georgetown, and her two children Raiden and Rider. In her free time, Heather enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her family.
Born and raised in Sussex County, Joan grew up in Long Neck, before marrying and moving to Georgetown, the County Seat, for 25 years. Joan now resides in Milton with her husband and daughter. A graduate of Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, she studied at Delaware Technical and Community College before beginning her career in the legal field at the Law Firm of Tunnell & Raysor in 1976. During this time, she began working with John Sergovic in the real estate department. In 1988, Joan followed Mr. Sergovic to John A. Sergovic, Jr. P.A. as his real estate paralegal and has continued with the firm, now known as Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney& Owens, P.A., for a forty-six (46) year career in real estate.
For seven years, Joan was on the adjunct faculty staff of Delaware Technical & Community College teaching the administrative side of a course in Real Property law. Joan is an affiliate member and maintains the website for the Sussex County Women's Council of Realtors. She was a volunteer with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for over 12 years as well as a Board Member of the Historic Georgetown Association. In addition, Joan volunteers with the Sussex County Return Day Committee. In 2010, Joan was named the Georgetown Chamber Volunteer of the Year. Joan enjoys volunteering with local non-profits, working in her greenhouse and spending time with her family, especially her husband of 46 years Lloyd "Sonny" Tyndall and her grandchildren, Austin, Liam and Ella.
John is a Delaware licensed attorney with 50 years of experience in real property, civil litigation and corporate law. John is a skilled lawyer in the Delaware State Courts. Currently, John's practice focuses on transaction law. He has been licensed to practice in Maryland since 1973 and in Delaware since 1974. John earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University in 1970 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland in 1973. He is currently a member of the Sussex County Bar Association and the Delaware Bar Association. John was recognized in the 2015 and 2016 issues of Delaware Today as one of Delaware's Top Lawyers. John strives for higher levels of professional excellence.
Kaila was born and raised in Delaware, growing up in Newark and moving to Sussex County as an adult. She graduated from Howard High School of Technology in 2017. She now resides in Georgetown with her husband, son, and two dogs. She enjoys spending her free time with her family. She joined Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. in 2021.
Karly is a native of Sussex County, Delaware, currently residing in Bridgeville with her husband, Patrick and their 3 children Paige, Kaebrie, and Kestyn. Karly is a 2004 graduate of Sussex Central High School. In 2013, Karly was hired by Deirdre A. McCartney, Esquire as a Legal Assistant. After taking some time off to spend with her children she returned to work in the Estate Department in November 2021. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and gardening.
Kristyn was born and raised in Sussex County. She crossed the county line into Kent when she moved into her first home with her husband and four fur-babies. Kristyn graduated from Sussex Technical High School in 2013 with a focus in criminal justice. She then attended Delaware Technical and Community College where she graduated in 2015 with her Associates of Applied Science in General Business. While at Delaware Tech, she was a member of Alpha Beta Gamma and the National Business Honors Society. Since college, she has pursued many different paths, such as dog grooming, Zumba Fitness instructor, and banking, to becoming a part of the team at Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney and Owens, P.A. in March of 2022. In her free time, Kristyn enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends, family, and fur-babies.
Linda was born and raised on Long Island New York, then moved to Pennsylvania and resided there for twenty-two years. While in Pennsylvania she worked for a Certified Public Accountant for eighteen years. Linda then moved to Delaware in April of 2021 where she resides with her husband Tom of thirty-three years. They have two grown children Dana who resides in Texas and Gregory who resides in Tennessee. Linda joined Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. in June of 2021.
Maria was raised in Millsboro, DE until middle school, when her family moved to Seaford DE. Maria graduated High School in 1997. She then moved to Laurel, Delaware where she has lived for the last 10 years. Maria attended Delaware Tech College and graduated on the President and Deans List in May 2010 with her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Certificate in Office Administration. Maria was hired by Shannon Carmean Burton, in October of 2013 as an Administrative Assistant in the Real Estate Department of Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. Maria has two sons Trevon and Rodney. In her spare time Maria likes to cook, have family gatherings, and traveling with her husband Carl.
Rachel Bleshman is an associate attorney at Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. where she has been in private practice since 2017. Rachel speaks Spanish and her practice includes elder law, estate planning and administration, real estate, adult guardianships, and fiduciary litigation. Rachel joined the Delaware Bar in 2014 and the New York Bar in 2015 after graduating from Tulane University Law School. At Tulane, Rachel was a Dean's Scholarship Recipient and served as President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and Senior Articles Editor of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal. Rachel also earned the Tulane 34 Award for academic excellence, service, and leadership. Following graduation, Rachel clerked for the Honorable Kenneth M. Millman of the Sussex County Family Court from 2013 through 2016. Rachel then served as a Staff Attorney for Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. specializing in victim immigration law. Prior to law school, Rachel worked in public policy on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce from 2007 through 2009 and the Office of the Vice President as a Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs from 2009 through 2010. Rachel is a member of the American Bar Association, the Delaware State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Sussex County Bar Association, and Terry-Carey American Inns of Court.
Rhonda is a native of Sussex County, Delaware, residing in Millsboro, with her significant other, Gene, and rescue dog, Josie. She has one son, Tyler, who also lives in Millsboro. She is a graduate of Sussex Central Senior High School who started working for Tunnell & Raysor after graduation until 1975 when she accepted a position with James D. Griffin, Griffin & Hackett and Griffin & Robertson until August of 2018. She joined Sergovic Carmean Weidman & McCartney, P.A. in August of 2018 as a Real Estate Paralegal. She enjoys spending time at home with her family, friends, and Josie. She also enjoys taking walks with Josie, shopping, dining out, cooking, watching movies, reading, gardening, going to the beach, boating and fishing.
Shannon Carmean Burton is a Delaware licensed attorney and Vice-President of the law firm Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. Shannon earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ursinus College in 1999 and her Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 2003. After graduating from law school in 2003, Shannon served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable E. Scott Bradley at the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, in and for Sussex County. In 2004, Shannon entered into private practice and later formed Sergovic & Carmean, P.A. with John A. Sergovic, Jr. in 2007. The firm, now known as Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A., has expanded in size and practice areas over the years and remains committed to Sussex County and the greater Delaware community through its involvement in and support of business and charitable organizations in the local community. Shannon's practice primarily focuses on residential and commercial real estate transactions and land use matters. Shannon was recognized in the November 2010 issue of Delaware Today as one of Delaware's Top Lawyers and was accepted to the Martindale-Hubbell Directory of Distinguished Attorneys in 2011. In addition, Shannon was recognized by Coastal Style Magazine Best of Awards as Sussex County's Best Attorney for 2017-2022 and by The Metropolitan Magazine as Southern Delaware's Best Attorney in 2021. Shannon also received the State of Delaware Office of the Child Advocate Service to Children Award honoring 10 years of commitment to Delaware's Children 2007-2017. Shannon has been a member of the Delaware Bar since 2003 and was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America in 2011. Shannon is a member of the Sussex County Bar Association, the Delaware Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Terry-Carey American Inn of Court and is an affiliate member of the Sussex County Women's Council of Realtors and the Sussex County Association of Realtors. Shannon served as the Secretary of the Terry-Carey American Inn of Court from 2007-2018. Shannon also served as attorney guardian ad litem for children in foster care through the Office of the Child Advocate until 2021 and has received certification as an Educational Surrogate Parent. Shannon currently serves on the Board of Ambassadors for the Beebe Medical Foundation and is a 1916 Member. In addition, Shannon currently serves on the Board of Directors for Provident State Bank. Born and raised in Cape May County, New Jersey, Shannon currently lives in Millsboro, Delaware with her husband, Jeff Burton, step-sons and mother. In her free time, Shannon enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with her dogs, traveling, boating and participating in outdoor activities.
Shelly was born, raised, and still resides in Lewes, Delaware. She graduated from Delaware Technical and Community College in 1987 with an Associate's Degree in Legal Assistant Technology. After college, she joined the law firm of Cordrey and Clark, P. A., as a legal assistant. In 1991 she began a 30-year career in Information Technology with Cape Henlopen School District, retiring in 2021. She now works part-time for Harold W. T. Purnell, II, as a legal assistant. When she is not working, Shelly enjoys camping and spending time with her rescue pets, Lucy, Stanley, and Luther.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager / Accounting
Sue was born in Tampa, FL, moving to Northern Delaware nine months later. She graduated from John Dickinson High School in Wilmington, DE, and married John Gambacorta, Jr., the following year. They spent two years living in Connecticut while John was in the U. S. Navy. After moving back to Wilmington, DE, they had and raised their daughter, April in the Bear, DE area. During those years, Sue worked for 17 years at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, P.A. in Wilmington, DE.
They relocated to Sussex County in 2004, settling in the Long Neck area. In Sussex County Sue has spent 10 years working in the legal field for two firms before joining Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens, P.A. Sue enjoys spending time with her family and boating and going to the beach.
Wanda was born and raised in Havre de Grace, MD. She graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School in 1969 and attended Havre de Grace Senior High School graduating in 1973. She moved to Georgetown in 1978 and started her title searching career training at Ticor Title in 1986 and First American Title Company. Wanda has spent the last 20 years title searching for the Law Offices of Moore & Rutt and Ellis & Szabo, respectively. She joined Sergovic Carmean Weidman McCartney & Owens part time in September 2017 and became full time in November 2017. She lives in Georgetown with her husband, Bob. She enjoys spending time with family and traveling.