Staff Profiles

At Chalik & Chalik, we are proud of the incredible legal team we have assembled to assist our clients. The experience, education, and caring approach of our staff assures each client that their case or claim is being handled with care and professionalism. We know how to work within the courts system and with the insurance companies to secure the compensation our clients need and deserve.

Our team members are committed to our cause. Everyone here goes the extra mile to make sure our clients are well represented. We will answer your questions, return your phone calls, and assist you every step of the way. When we say, "Our Family Fighting for Your Family," our staff is part of that commitment.

Here are the caring professionals you may meet when you entrust the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik with your vehicle accident, medical malpractice, product liability, or work-related injury case.

Dell Pertnoy, Paralegal
Dell has lived in South Florida for more than 20 years. She joined the firm in 1997 and works as a paralegal to Attorney Jason Chalik. Dell handles all client services such as setting up claims, following clients' medical treatments, communicating with doctors' offices, working with insurance adjusters, and sending out demands. What Dell finds most rewarding: "Taking my client through the process and seeing that they are compensated for their pain and suffering." Dell attended the Chandler School in Boston. She is a native of Newton, Massachusetts, and a lifelong New England Patriots fan. She is married with three children.

Suzy Spivack, Administrative Assistant
Suzy was born in Cuba and raised in South Florida. She joined the firm in 1996, and she brings valuable bilingual skills to our family of legal professionals. Suzy is fluent in both English and Spanish, and she facilitates interactions with our Spanish-speaking clients. Suzy keeps the exchange of information flowing and the lines of communication open between our attorneys and our clients. She appreciates the gratitude clients show when they "acknowledge the professionalism we provide in handling their cases." She is married and has two children.

Linda Sultzer, Paralegal / Litigation Assistant
Originally from Staten Island, New York, Linda has worked in personal injury law for more than 20 years. She joined the firm in 2003. As our litigation assistant, Linda is skilled in communicating effectively with other parties whom we deal with in our personal injury lawsuits, such as opposing counsel and judges' assistants. "The most gratifying part about my job is working with our clients," she says. "I truly enjoy helping people with their cases." She is married, with four children.

Walesca Buvet (a/k/a "Wally"), Paralegal
Wally is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and she is fully bilingual in English and Spanish -- an important asset as we provide legal services to the Spanish-speaking peoples of Florida. Wally joined the firm in 2003 and serves as paralegal to Attorney Jason Chalik. "Being bilingual benefits all our Spanish-speaking clients, as I am able to explain matters related to how a personal injury case is handled. I may serve as an interpreter when needed." Most gratifying for Wally: "Being able to assist a client with all their Personal Injury Protection needs including medical treatment, and to help them receive compensation for their injuries."

Diana Polo, Legal Assistant
Diana is originally from Colombia and is fully bilingual -- fluent in English and Spanish. As legal assistant, Diana works with the paralegals to organize and update all information on our clients. She is also available to serve as a translator for our Spanish-speaking clients. What Diana enjoys most about her work: "Knowing that I work for an office that helps many people who have been victims of negligence." She joined the firm in 1999.

Charles Chalik, Investigations Manager
Investigations Manager Charles Chalik has been with the firm since 1999. Charles travels the entire state of Florida meeting new clients at their homes or in hospitals to handle accident cases. Charles started investigating accidents as a police cadet for the Plantation, Florida police department and later was a student dispatcher for the Sunrise, Florida police department. Charles has been working on accident cases for more than 25 years. Please call toll-free at 1-888-539-5297 ANY TIME if we can be of assistance, we are available 24 X 7 X 365.

Attorney Profiles: Learn more about firm founders Attorney Jason Chalik and Attorney Debi Chalik.

Find out why so many Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and other Florida residents trust Chalik & Chalik to handle their personal injury cases. Call or email our accident lawyers today for your complimentary legal consultation.