
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Browning & Associates, P.C. has assembled a dedicated team of diverse professionals who work every day to improve the lives of the clients we serve. We work with physicians, therapists and rehabilitation specialists who are committed to helping our clients achieve the best outcomes. By taking the time to get to know our clients and learn what is important to them, we work creatively and aggressively to assist them in achieving their goals.

MARGARET BROWNING, Chief Executive Officer
Margaret is the Founder, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Browning & Associates, P.C. She grew up in West Bloomfield and attended Andover High School. She attended Michigan State University and University of Michigan for undergraduate studies then went to Wayne State University for law school.
Margaret has been an attorney for over 30 years. She first worked as an insurance defense attorney. After 5 years doing defense, Margaret discovered that she preferred advocating for injured individuals. She worked for over 10 years as a personal injury attorney. By working closely with people who had gone through life changing car accidents, she saw first hand the challenges that emerge from catastrophic injuries.
Margaret is a National Certified Guardian.
In 2012, Margaret began serving as a Guardian and Conservator in order to provide a greater array of services to her clients. Although her clients presented with a variety of issues, she learned over time that the key to helping people navigate their new world of disability and rehabilitation was to help them feel safe and protected. The clients discovered that they are capable of doing things they never thought possible such as working and saving money, completing their education, traveling or regaining their ability to walk.
Margaret has a son and a dog named Buttercup. She enjoys reading, both fiction and non-fiction. Margaret has also been known to binge watch Orange is the New Black and Better Call Saul.

AMANDA PAGANETTI, Director of Operations
Amanda grew up in Westland and attended John Glenn High School. She graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Psychology.
Amanda has worked with individuals with traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities since 2006. She spent over a decade in health care management at a residential rehabilitation program, overseeing operations and therapeutic services.
Amanda joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2019 and is our Director of Operations. Amanda leads us in our mission to provide exceptional services for incapacitated individuals by focusing on the administrative and operational functions along with business growth and development. She is also responsible for the management of our clients' finances, budgets, and Special Needs Trusts.
Amanda is a National Certified Guardian and holds a Dementia Care Certificate from the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter.
Amanda’s hobbies include organic/biological gardening, cooking and doing anything crafty.
NICOLE RIEDEL, Paralegal
Nicole grew up in a small town in western Illinois and attended ROWVA High School in Oneida, Illinois. Thereafter, she attended Carl Sandburg College in Illinois, where she received an Associate’s Degree and then went on to Roosevelt University in Illinois, where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration. She later attended Madonna University and earned a degree in Paralegal Studies.
Nicole has many years of experience as a paralegal in probate law, with the majority of those years spent working with professional guardians. Nicole has been the paralegal at Browning & Associates, P.C. since 2023 and is a National Certified Guardian.
Nicole spent thirteen years living in the suburbs of Chicago before moving to Michigan in 2005. She has two children and has been a second mom to those in need. She enjoys helping others and has always believed that "if you have the means to help, then you should." Nicole is not afraid to get her hands dirty, taking on DIY projects, repurposing, gardening and landscaping. She likes being outdoors spending time hiking, camping, and fishing.

NIKEISHA BROWN, Guardianship Services Manager
Nikeisha grew up in Detroit. She attended Osborn High School. Thereafter, she attended Central Michigan University where she studied accounting.
Nikeisha has an extensive background working with adults with a wide range of disabilities. She owned and operated adult foster care homes for over 10 years, providing a safe, caring home for people with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Nikeisha joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2018 and is our Guardianship Services Manager. She is responsible for assisting clients with establishing and maintaining their entitlement to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits. She also serves as a Guardian Representative and is a National Certified Guardian.
Nikeisha has three daughters. She enjoys cooking and creating new recipes. She has a Shih Tzu named Coco.
TAMERA SMITH, Guardian Representative
Tamera grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated from Northview High School.
She has over 25 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation. She has previously worked with disabled adults as a vocational consultant. Later, she worked with individuals with traumatic brain injuries to assist them in residential rehabilitation placements. She served as an informational resource for the professional community, private and public facilities and families with regard to neurological rehabilitation.
Tamera works as a Guardian Representative at Browning & Associates, P.C. She works directly with clients who have sustained life altering injuries to improve the quality of their lives by assisting them in getting the best medical treatment and therapies. She provides encouragement by helping them find and succeed at meaningful challenges.
Tamera is very handy with DIY home improvement projects. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends boating on Dewitt Lake. Tamera is married and has five children. She has a Mastiff named Athena and two Pugs named Kiki and Tebow.

SHERI LANEY, Guardian Representative
Sheri has spent many years in the healthcare industry working as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She has over 20 years of experience in health and fitness, with a keen interest in exercise and nutrition. In fact, her love of creating nutritious food led her to becoming a chef.
Sheri joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2023 and is a Guardian Representative. She believes in loving life and always helping others. This ethos extends to our clients by assisting them every day in having their best quality of life and helping them reach their full potential.
Sheri is a National Certified Guardian and Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
Sheri is married and has a son. She loves animals, and has two dogs, a turtle, two axolotls, and five koi, with no intention to stop there. She enjoys reading and being outdoors, going on hikes, mountain biking, off-roading, and kayaking.

JILL SIMS, Guardian Representative
Jill grew up in a small town in Ohio named Glenmoor. She attended Lipscomb University in Tennessee and completed her bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Eastern Michigan University.
Jill has over 20 years experience working in healthcare and social work. She began her career at a youth assistance program. Later, she worked in nursing homes as a social worker and eventually became the Director of Social Work. She has also held roles in home health care and at assisted living communities.
Jill joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2024 and is one of our Guardian Representatives. Jill is a National Certified Guardian and Licensed Bachelors Social Worker.
Jill and her husband have two sons who are both currently attending college. They also have a very loving Siberian Husky named Luna. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching football and going to the movies.

CLARESSA ROBINSON, Guardian Representative
Claressa grew up in Flint and attended Flint Northern High School. She was awarded a basketball scholarship to Lansing Community College and later transferred to Livingstone College in North Carolina, where she finished her basketball career. She graduated from Livingstone with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
Claressa has over 20 years experience in the fields of traumatic brain injury and community mental health. She previously worked for a juvenile home for boys who had committed violent crimes, assisting them with community reintegration and earning their high school diplomas. Her prior work also includes various roles in residential rehabilitation and professional guardianship.
Claressa joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2024 and works as a Guardian Representative. She has a strong commitment to helping clients gain greater independence and enjoy a positive quality of life.
Claressa absolutely loves football… Go Lions! She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and barbecuing.

SHAVONNE HOGAN, Operations Coordinator
Shavonne grew up in the metro Detroit area. She graduated from Bowling Green University in Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
Shavonne has developed a deep passion for health, wellness, and serving vulnerable populations. Her work as a Direct Care Professional during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with an internship at an intensive outpatient program, provided her with a unique perspective on patient care, administrative processes, and the intersection of business and healthcare. She has also served as a community service chair for VALOR, advocating for underrepresented communities.
Shavonne joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2024 and serves as our Operations Coordinator. In this role, she enjoys further exploring the unique blend of business and healthcare responsibilities while assisting our Director of Operations.
Shavonne comes from a large, close-knit family—her grandfather has fourteen siblings, her grandmother thirteen, and her mother seven. This large family dynamic has helped her understand the value of strong relationships and the importance of community. Shavonne has aspirations to obtain a law degree in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading, singing, writing poetry, and bonding with her cat niece, Candy.
SHELLY LAYNE, Administrative Assistant
Shelly was born and raised in the downriver area of Detroit. She attended DeVry University in Columbus, Ohio.
Shelly worked in community mental health for over a decade. Her compassion and empathy for individuals led her to volunteer for an Autism non-profit organization for many years.
Shelly joined Browning & Associates, P.C. in 2024 and is an Administrative Assistant.
Shelly is the proud mother of a son who is currently a nurse on the path to becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Shelly takes great pride in her creativity as an artist and DIY business owner. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and playing with her feisty Yorkshire Terrier, Memory Layne.