Meet Our Staff

Gloria Chávez-Rios

Senior Workers’ Compensation Paralegal

Gloria is the “veteran” and has been helping injured workers at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. for over 15 years! She is bilingual, loves working with people, and is always willing to go the extra mile to help her clients.

Gloria was the first in her family to graduate from high school and go to college. She obtained a Secretarial Certificate from Front Range Community College and a Paralegal Certificate from Colorado State University. She spent many years as the Executive Secretary to the President of an international health products company before moving into the legal field at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.. Her favorite thing about working at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. is being able to provide hope and peace to people going through hard times.

When she is not working for Hoggatt Law Office, P.C., Gloria enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters and four grandchildren. She is very involved with her church and runs a ministry at the Larimer County jail.

Shea Pfeifer

Paralegal

Shea Pfeifer has spent the last three years helping clients who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Having been through the experience of a motor vehicle collision before, she understands how overwhelming and emotional it can be and enjoys being able to assist her clients through the claim process.

Shea graduated from IBMC in 2015 with an Associates in Occupational Studies. She began her career in criminal defense while finishing school and joined a local civil litigation law firm shortly after graduating. Shea was born and raised in Fort Collins and enjoys raising her girls here. Her favorite thing about working at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C. is being able to connect with and help her clients.

When she is not working at Hoggatt Law Office, P.C., Shea works as a virtual health and fitness coach. She also enjoys spending time with her two daughters, husband, family and friends. Shea loves being outdoors in the summer and watching the Denver Broncos in the winter.

Yessenia Chavez

Legal Assistant

Yessenia Chávez recently graduated from Thompson Valley High School. During her years in High School, she was very active in sports, including Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Soccer, all while being able to maintain a 3.5 GPA. She received an Honors medal in her Junior year for Academic Achievement. In her Senior year, she earned a Biliteracy Seal and a 4 year Certificate in recognition of playing Soccer as well as her Varsity letter. Yessenia is a very caring, hard-working and responsible teenager. She has 2 older siblings and 4 nieces and nephews and will be the first of her family to go on to College to major in Biology and minor in Biochem, and eventually become a Pediatrician. Yessenia has a tender soul for children and children love being around her.

When she is not working, Yessenia loves spending time with her family and friends and going to Church. She is very outgoing and enjoys doing outdoor activities.