Our office operates as a team, working together with our attorneys to provide exceptional legal representation.

Maria Schweitzer, Administrator

Maria Schweitzer oversees the business administration of the firm. In addition to her work as the office administrator, she is a paralegal. Maria graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She spent eight years in the insurance industry and another eight years in the medical device industry. In 2003, Maria assisted Mr. Schweitzer in opening his offices and has continued to work at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, ensuring proper management and functioning of the firm.

Cathy P. Bustamante, Senior Paralegal

Cathy P. Bustamante is a certified paralegal at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. She attended Biola University as an undergraduate and received her paralegal certification from Cerritos College. Previous to her legal experience, Cathy worked as a customer representative at both Washington Mutual Bank and Cal Fed Bank. She began her career in law in 2001, working as a legal assistant at a family law firm in the city of Norwalk.  Additionally, she functions as a Spanish-translator at our offices.  In 2003, Cathy joined Mr. Schweitzer to help him build what is now a strong legal team. 

Andy Rossi, Paralegal

Andy Rossi was born and raised in Carol Stream, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.  He attended Illinois State University, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations and Psychology. Andy has worked as a television reporter for an ABC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois, and has spent time as a high school substitute teacher.  In addition, he served as an office administrator for a large electrical company in Chicago. In March of 2004, Andy relocated to Pasadena and began his employment with the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. He now works as a dedicated paralegal.

Yajhaira Rodriguez was born in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico and grew up in East Los Angeles. She currently holds the position of Assistant Office Administrator at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. In June 2006, Yajhaira obtained her Paralegal Certificate and Associates in Science degree at Pasadena City College. Yajhaira plans to continue her education to obtain her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Yajhaira joined our legal team in August of 2005.

Megan Magallanes, Receptionist

egan Magallanes is the receptionist and a part of the marketing team at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer.  She is currently attending Pasadena City College and will receive her Associates of Science degree in June of 2008.  Megan was raised in Pasadena and is very active in the local community, volunteering for the St. Rita’s Church Sunday school program.  Before coming to our law offices, Megan worked in the billing and medical records department at the Huntington Hospital.  Megan joined our administrative staff in May of 2006. 

Nishan Paparian, Administrative Assistant

Nishan H. Paparian, a native son of Pasadena, has spent much of his life in the foothills surrounding the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer.  In 2001, Nishan entered Cal State University of Long Beach as a member of their Film program.

In 2003, Nishan returned to Pasadena and began working for his father, a prominent criminal defense attorney.  In addition, Nishan has spent several years as a children’s swim instructor and recently completed his first film project. 

It was while working with his father that Nishan procured the necessary experience to join our legal team.  In November of 2007, Nishan joined our office as an Administrative Assistant and a strong part of our marketing team.

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