Joan Cooper
Client Advocate
Joan Cooper brings an invaluable skill and an ability to connect with people in a genuine, trusting, and approachable manner. Joan’s role at the firm focuses on building relationships with clients and ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout their legal journey. Her warmth and authenticity create a safe space, enabling survivors to open up and trust the firm to advocate for them.
When a survivor files a lawsuit against a person or corporation that has caused them harm, the process can be re-traumatizing, especially when they have to gather documents to help make their case. Joan works directly with our clients and helps make this part of the justice process easier every step of the way.
Joan’s natural ability to connect with people stems from her previous experience as a bespoke fashion designer, where every client relationship was deeply personal and tailored to them. “It was about working one-on-one with individuals,” Joan says, “understanding their needs, and helping them express themselves.” She has transferred that approach to Justice Law Collaborative, where each client receives individual, personal attention.
MaryEllen Dries
Legal Administrator / Case Manager
Maryellen joined Justice Law Collaborative after having developed exceptional client-centered skills in both the financial services and legal industry. After many working in the financial services world while raising her two children, Maryellen made a career change and entered the legal field where she could use her passion for helping people. In addition to regulatory and tax reporting, Maryellen has experience in product liability, mass torts, personal injury, and MVA cases.
At Justice Law Collaborative, Maryellen supports both the attorneys and paralegals building client cases by way of intakes, obtaining medical records, client communications, facilitating lien negotiations, managing settlement disbursements and tracking intakes and referrals. In addition to these tasks, she handles firm billing and expenses, works as liaison between third party vendors, and handles most aspects of our attorneys’ travel and conference scheduling.
Maryellen earned her Business Administration degree at Suffolk University and continues to advance her professional development through industry webinars and classes.
Josh Forman
Firm Administrator
Josh Forman has been an integral part of Justice Law Collaborative since its founding, helping to build and sustain the firm from the ground up. As Firm Administrator, Josh oversees the day-to-day operations that keep everything running smoothly, from financial management and payroll to insurance, compliance, and administrative systems.
With a steady hand and a detail-oriented approach, Josh manages the many moving parts behind the scenes, including accounts payable and receivable, tax coordination, and office operations. His work ensures that the firm’s attorneys and staff can stay focused on what matters most: advocating for clients and advancing meaningful cases.
Known for his reliability, organization, and commitment to excellence, Josh plays a vital role in supporting the firm’s mission and long-term success. His contributions, though often behind the scenes, are foundational to the strength and stability of Justice Law Collaborative.