MEET THE TDH TEAM
JENNIFER ASHFORD
LEGAL ASSISTANT | URBANA OFFICE
Jen has been a legal assistant and office manager of the Urbana location since 2018 and works primarily with TDH Law Partner, Matthew T. Watson, along with assisting several other associates and partners within the firm. Most of her work focuses on civil and construction litigation, estate planning, evictions, business formations, contract and real estate disputes and criminal matters. Jen supports clients every step of the way, from the initial intake call, throughout the client’s entire representation until the matter is resolved. During a client’s time with TDH Law, Jen maintains constant communication with the client by providing them with legal documentation, information and status updates and often is the direct line of communication between the client and attorney. Her passion for helping others and her love of the law makes her the perfect match for TDH Law.
Prior to joining TDH Law, Jen obtained her associate’s degree from Clark State Community College in applied business of graphic design technology.
In her spare time, Jen enjoys playing cards with her family and friends, cheering on the Blue Jackets with her hockey obsessed husband and kids and traveling as much as possible with her family.
NIKKI COMER
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE MAIN OFFICE
Nikki is a valuable member of our TDH team. She is proficient in various areas of law that TDH offers, from domestic relations to litigation. While her skilled area is legal assistant, she is versatile within the office, assisting our Account Manager as well. When Nikki is not in the office you can find her spending time with her husband, Rob, enjoying their beautiful family and the outdoors.
ALEXIS CONNOLLY
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE MAIN OFFICE
My name is Alexis Connolly. I received my high school diploma from Kenton High School in 2011. After graduating, I remained in Hardin County where I have lived my entire life. After graduation, I took some time to explore different career paths, mainly in the medical field but recently discovered my passion for legal work. In 2024, I began working as a legal assistant, an occupation I have found quite fulfilling. Currently, I am happily engaged and the proud mother of a 13-year old son. In my personal time outside of work, I greatly enjoy supporting my son and watching his baseball and basketball games. Alexis will be a staple in our soon to be opening office location.
JAUNETH DAY
OFFICE MANAGER & LEGAL ASSISTANT | WEST LIBERTY OFFICE
Jauneth came to TDH Law after working for AcuSport Corporation in Bellefontaine as the Director of Information Technology for 25 years. She is a Wright State University alumnus with a B.S. in Marketing and began working at the TDH Law, West Liberty location in 2020. Her focus is supporting the business in all aspects of our core practice areas, while managing all office administration. Her responsibilities include preparing estate planning documents and coordinating the execution with the attorney and the client. In addition, Jauneth supports real estate transactions by preparing title certificates, deeds, conveyance forms, obtains map room preapprovals and facilitates the execution of purchase agreements and deeds.
Another core focus for the West Liberty location is handling probate estates. At one point, during the peak of the pandemic, Jauneth managed upwards of 40 probate estates at one time, facilitating estate activities, such as gathering required information from fiduciaries, preparing mandated court documents and finalizing documents for review, signing and filing.
Outside of work, Jauneth likes spending time with her husband, Steve and keeping up with and travelling to visit her girls who both live out of state.
DORIS HEMINGER
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE MAIN OFFICE
Doris has been with TD&H since 1996 but has been Howard Traul’s Legal Assistant since 1979. I have had numerous duties since 1996 but have handled the client billing process, the accounts receivable, mediations and numerous other administrative duties. I have also been the Probate Legal Assistant in all aspects of estates, guardianships, and estate planning. I have been a widow since 2022 and I have two children, Michele & Jake. I have four grandchildren, Tyler, Taylor, Tanner and Nina, and have two great grandchildren, Cooper and Oakley, and am going to be a great grandmother for the third time. I am asked all the time “when are you going to retire” and I tell them when I want to!
CRYSTAL HORNBLOWER
LEGAL ASSISTANT | INDIAN LAKE OFFICE
Crystal has been with TDH Law since 2020. After 20 plus years in warehouse management, Crystal stepped up to the challenge of switching her career path to become a legal assistant. Working out of the Indian Lake office, Crystal assists the attorneys in handling probate, real estate, estate planning and estates. Always greeting customers with a smile, Crystal truly embodies the one constant that TDH Law is known for: providing outstanding service to its clients. A longtime resident of Logan County, Crystal enjoys gardening, reading, her pets, and spending time with her family.
BRITNEY HOUCHIN
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE MAIN OFFICE
My name is Britney Houchin. I grew up in Bellefontaine, Ohio where I still currently reside with my two boys. They keep me very busy with their various sports activities throughout the year. I also coach Middle School cheerleading at a local school. When I am not coaching cheerleading or attending my sons' games, I work as a legal assistant at TDH Law. I have been in the legal field for five years now and find the work very interesting and rewarding.
JESS JENKINS
ESCROW AGENT | SCOUT TITLE | BELLEFONTAINE DOWNTOWN OFFICE
Jess joined our Scout Title team in 2021 and has focused her time on building partnerships with local attorneys, lenders, realtors, businesses, and individuals in real estate transactions. Jess prepares the real estate attorneys’ title opinions, title commitments, and closing documents for commercial and residential closings. From the first point of contact to the signing of closing documents, she provides detailed communication, with a focus on meeting deadlines and all required funding and closing conditions.
Jess resides in Bellefontaine, along with her family. Outside of the Scout Title office, you will likely find her spending time with her family and volunteering with our local youth sports organizations.
COURTNEY LONES
ESCROW AGENT | SCOUT TITLE | BELLEFONTAINE MAIN OFFICE
Courtney has been a Real Estate Paralegal with TDH Law since 1992. She handles anything and everything that has to do with the real estate closing process. She graduated from Indian Lake High School and obtained her Associate’s Degree in Legal Assisting from Lima Technical College. She resides in Bellefontaine with her husband, Todd, and son, Gavin, who attends Wittenberg University and is on the baseball team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, snowmobiling in the UP of Michigan and attending Gavin’s baseball games.
SARA MILLER
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE DOWNTOWN OFFICE
While providing support to multiple legal areas within TDH Law, Sara’s core dedication since 2018 has been working directly with the Partner leading TDH Law’s Domestic Relations Practice. Sara is an integral part of running TDH Law’s “Downtown” location and Domestic Relations Practice group. “She has extensive experience and expertise in working with courts, attorneys, and other legal professionals to support TDH Law’s clients in all domestic relations matters” said Zeb Wagner, Partner leading TDH Law’s Domestic Relations Practice.
WENDY PINKERMAN
ESCROW AGENT | SCOUT TITLE | BELLEFONTAINE DOWNTOWN OFFICE
I started working for Scout Title Ltd in June 2021 as one of their escrow agents. As an escrow agent, I handle incoming orders, typing commitments, getting payoff and getting the files ready for closing. Before coming to work at Scout Title, I had my own title company for over 20 years. I have two children, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. I live in Cable, Ohio. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family.
EMILY SLAYBACK
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE DOWNTOWN OFFICE
Emily is a graduate of Ben Logan High School.
Emily is a legal assistant and handles our Credit Care debt management.
When not in the office Emily enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs while awaiting the upcoming welcome of their first child.
DESTINY STEVENS
LEGAL ASSISTANT | BELLEFONTAINE MAIN OFFICE
A 2014 Bellefontaine High School graduate was born and raised in Logan County and loves to give back to the community. When not working, Destiny loves to spend time with her husband and two children. You’ll typically see Destiny reading or outside enjoying nature.
