Toni R. Treadway, Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal Toni Treadway joined the law firm of Ruth F. Claiborne, P.C. in January 1997, working in the areas of adoption and reproductive technology. At that time, Toni also served as paralegal for a federal bankruptcy trustee and a general practitioner. Upon the formation of Claiborne & Surmay, P.C. in January 2000, Toni began working exclusively for attorneys Ruth Claiborne and Lori Surmay as a paralegal solely in the areas of adoption and reproductive technology.

Prior to joining the firm in 1997, Toni worked as a paralegal with the law firm of Gill, Peterson & Harris, P.C., in practice areas including real estate transactions, incorporations, and personal injury litigation. There, Toni drafted pleadings and incorporation documents, prepared loan packages for commercial and residential real estate transactions, and assisted in trial preparation.

Toni always wanted a career in the legal field, specifically working with children. Working as part of a law firm which provides for the legal needs of children and families Toni finds extremely rewarding, as is evident by her enthusiasm for and devotion to her job. Frequently, she is the first person with whom clients speak when calling the office. She provides initial information and answers questions concerning the firm's services. Toni is also responsible for all aspects of client files including the initial drafting of many documents, assisting with legal research and in trial preparation. Toni also works directly with courts, other attorneys, and state agencies.

Toni has been married since 1990 to her devoted husband, Daniel. They have a son, Joshua, born in 1996 and a daughter, Emily, born in August 2005.