Attorney Chessica Croskey serves as a pre-litigation attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, where she is devoted to helping injured victims navigate the legal process with confidence and care. Based in the firm’s Euless office, she plays a vital role in developing each case from the ground up—advocating for fair outcomes, negotiating effectively with insurance carriers, and guiding clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives.
Known for her thoughtful approach and strong attention to detail, Attorney Chessica Croskey works closely with clients, medical providers, and case teams to ensure every matter is positioned for success. Her ability to blend legal insight with genuine empathy allows her to foster trust and deliver results that reflect both the facts of the case and the needs of the individual.
A graduate of Birmingham School of Law, Attorney Chessica Croskey brings a strong academic foundation to her practice, along with a deep commitment to justice and client-centered advocacy. Her work is driven by a belief that every client deserves to feel heard, respected, and protected throughout their legal journey.
Joe joined Morton & Gettys in 2019. His practice with the firm is focused on personal injury and family law. He is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Joe represents clients in a variety of family court matters including separation & divorce, child custody & visitation, and child support. Joe also has experience in general civil litigation and is a part of the M&G Personal Injury Group.
A South Carolina native, Joe earned his bachelor’s degree and law degree at the University of South Carolina.
Outside of work, Joe Enjoys spending time with his daughter Jyia, cooking and cheering on his Gamecocks.
Admissions
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2019
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, 2014
Y’Noka Bass focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, and environmental & toxic tort. She has represented clients in a variety of matters, including breach of contract, employment discrimination, fiduciary duty, mass torts, premises liability, and toxic tort. Y’Noka is also a current Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law where she instructs a class of first-year law students on the importance of their professional identity and how to be ethical leaders in the legal profession.
Prior to joining GRSM, Y’Noka was an associate at a litigation firm where she represented clients in a range of areas including civil rights, class actions, trade secrets, and wage disputes. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Allen P. Walker in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County where she drafted legal memoranda concerning mass tort litigation arising from the opioid epidemic.
In her free time, Y’Noka enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, pilates, and spending time with friends and family.
Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Central Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Memberships
- Black Women Lawyers’ Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Cook County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, Adjunct Professor
- Wisconsin Alumni Association, Recent Grad Council Chair
EDUCATION
- J.D. & Certificate in Child Law; Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2021
- – Dean’s List
- – CALI Excellence for the Future Award Winner for highest grade in Legal Writing II
- – Civitas Child Law Fellow
- – Philip H. Corboy Fellowship in Trial Advocacy
- – Philip H. Corboy Mock Trial Team
- – Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Team
- – Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial National Champion, 2019-2020
- B.A., English & Legal Studies; Certificate in Criminal Justice; University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018
- – Dean’s List
- – Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship
Vernée C. Pelage advises and represents management in a range of labor and employment matters.
Before joining Littler, Vernée represented municipalities and private entities in cases involving civil rights claims, breach of contract, and personal injury, among other matters. Her career began in private practice, at a busy midsized firm where she represented municipalities, school districts, public authorities, and public officials throughout the State of New York. Her work there included employment discrimination, employee disciplinary matters, civil rights defense, and education matters. She also advised companies on best practices in the employment context.
While attending St. John’s University School of Law, Vernée received numerous awards and honors, including the St. Vincent De Paul Economic Justice Clinic Award, the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Economic Justice Clinic, and the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Copyright Law. She was also a Ron Brown Scholar and a founding member of the school's Coalition for Social Justice.
Focus Areas
Discrimination and Harassment
Education
- J.D., St. John’s University School of Law, 2017
- B.A., Spelman College, 2013 magna cum laude
Bar Admission
Courts
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Education: Dartmouth College (Class of 2013, BA in History); Harvard Law School (Class of 2017, J.D.)
Professional Background: I am a corporate attorney based in New York City and specializing in complex financing transactions, including senior secured credit facilities, venture debt financings, acquisition financings, search fund financings, cannabis financings, cross-border financings and related US collateral matters, and restructurings. I advise both borrowers (including private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, search funds and emerging growth businesses) and lenders across a range of industries, with particular depth in healthcare, private equity, technology, energy, AI, cannabis, and financial services. While based in New York City, I am also licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy automotive photography, history, football, and soccer. I am an avid supporter of the Dartmouth College football team (of which I was a member from 2009 to 2011) and the Jamaica National Football Team, in addition to the Brooklyn Nets.
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