Meet Our Staff
Chief Officers
Kati Crouch
Kati joined the firm in 2009 and is our Chief Operations Officer. Kati has a Bachelors degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Kati recently retired as President of Arlington West Rotary Club and she also was the founder of Arlington Women's Book Club, which inspires women across Tarrant County to read for both fun and self-improvement. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, traveling and reading.
Sharon Walton
Sharon is our Chief Financial Officer. She manages our accounting department and handles everything from payroll and employee benefits to client expenses and disbursements. Sharon has been married to Rocky since 1968 and has been employed with the firm since 1981. She has been an invaluable part of both Rocky’s life and legal career since they first became college sweethearts. She loves spending time with Rocky and their three grown children and seven beloved grandchildren.
Paralegals
Michelle is a licensed claims adjuster and notary public who has been with us since 2001. She oversees and manages cases for our Pre-Litigation Department. Michelle is extremely efficient in negotiating medical liens, which helps our clients obtain additional recovery. We are a modern practice, and Michelle was ahead of the curve when she began working remotely in 2015 from Poolville, Texas. She attends concerts, plays cards, and spends time with her two adult daughters and nine grandchildren.
Jacky is a notary public and Arlington native who has been with us since 2020. She has a bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University in international studies with a minor in Spanish and is a Phi Mu Fraternity alumna. Jacky aspires to go to law school and become an immigration attorney. Jacky is known for being quick as a whip and enjoying helping our injured clients seek justice. She loves going on adventures with her friends, loved ones, and her dog Nugget.
Arlington Loves Our Team
Aimee Gowdey
2021
The Rocky Walton team is so caring. They had sent a bouquet of flowers that were waiting for me after my surgery, & I received cards throughout the years this process has taken. They were able to answer any & all questions, they kept me up to date on every single thing that was being done, and I am so grateful to have this team represent me during this emotional process. I went to Rocky Walton almost immediately after my wreck/injuries & that was the best decision I made. They are very upfront with their professional judgement of the trajectory of your case. They also allow you the time you need to recover & put your medical needs first.
View on GoogleRonnie Riley
2022
I don't think that I have enough space or word to express just how wonderfully awesome Rocky Walton and his entire Staff are!!! Throughout the years I have had 15 attorneys and including one judge worked for me on various cases, not to mention my sister and brother in law are both attorneys. Out of all of the attorneys that I know and or have worked for me, Rocky Waltons and his Associates have been hands down above and beyond the Best!!! THESE GUYS AND GALS HAVE COMPASSION AND THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING! Thank you Rocky, Tim, Penny whom retired right after they won my case, and thank you to the entire Staff at the ROCKY WALTON LAW FIRM!!!
View on GoogleOur Support Staff
Rebecca Ortiz
Rebecca Ortiz has been our legal receptionist since 2023. She is bilingual and loves welcoming clients and visitors to our office with a warm smile. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is known for being task-oriented and versatile. Rebecca is originally from California but moved Texas for bigger opportunities. In her spare time, Rebecca loves to spend time with her family and traveling the world with her closest friends.
Michelle Fornal
Michelle has been our medical records clerk since 2023. She is originally from California but has lived in Texas for many years. Michelle thoroughly enjoys gathering our client's medical, billing and radiology records quickly in admissible format to work up our client’s damages. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her two children and family as well as being an active member of her church.
Dianne Stalewski
Dianne began as our legal receptionist in 2015 before becoming medical records clerk in 2017. She is a notary public who has worked in the legal field since the 1990s. She prides herself on working diligently to retrieve our client's medical and billing records for claim evidence and presenting this evidence in a legally admissible format. Dianne’s efforts are key to helping our firm secure excellent settlement recoveries for our clients.
Caroline Hernandez
Caroline has been our pre-litigation legal assistant since 2023. Caroline grew up in Schulenburg, Texas, a small town halfway between Houston and San Antonio. After graduating high school, Caroline pursued her bachelors degree at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. After graduating college, Caroline moved to DFW to pursue her career in the legal field. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, family, friends and dog.
Melissa Stewart
Melissa has been our Accounting Assistant since September 2024. She has a bachelor's degree from University of North Texas in business management with a minor in art. Melissa is a dedicated accounting professional with over 20 years of accounting experience. She is a wonderful team player who is extremely organized and detailed-oriented. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, teaching yoga and writing poetry. She also enjoys gardening and baking.
