Meet Our Team

Carol Bertsch really is an old soul. You can see it in her eyes when she listens intently to what you need and helps you evaluate all your options. She treats her clients with dignity, patience, and understanding and will make house calls to those unable to visit the office.

Carol received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1992 and started her elder law practice in 1996. In 2012, she earned a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) certification after completing rigorous testing and demonstrating her practice’s focus on elder and disability law. Carol is one of only two CELA's in the entire city of San Antonio. To maintain her CELA, Carol continues to specialize in elder law and completes continuing education credits for advanced practitioners.

Carol Bertsch is a member of several organizations including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Bexar County Women’s Bar Association, San Antonio Bar Association, and the National Association of Women Business Owners. Carol has been the recipient of the Barbara Kishpaugh Award from the San Antonio Bar Association Elder Law Section.

When Carol’s not working, she’s trying new restaurants with her husband and visiting her mom and her siblings. She’s also a mentor for the THRU Project.

Brennen Boze is a dedicated, empathetic attorney with a true passion for helping those in need. After more than ten years working as a litigator, Brennen turned his efforts toward assisting the elderly, disabled, and their families with securing necessary care, preserving their legacies, and ensuring peace of mind for the future.

Brennen obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors, and received his J.D. from Baylor Law School, where he was awarded a Public Interest Summer Fellowship to pursue pro bono work.

He has appeared in state and federal courts across Texas, representing everything from individuals in crisis to large corporations, and brings over a decade of experience to Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC..

Brennen is the Chair of the San Antonio Bar Association's Probate, Guardianship and Estate Planning Section and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has been elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a member of the Texas Bar College. He regularly gives presentations to local organizations on the topics of estate planning, probate, and long-term care planning.

Brennen and his family spend their free time exploring the city and surrounding hill country, sampling all the cultural and culinary experiences it has to offer.

Autumn Puckett is a compassionate person with a heart to help others. Autumn began her legal career working in Probate and Business Law but quickly moved into Federal Compliance for over five years. Her passion to support the seniors and their families has been a strong part of her desire to practice law, and she has returned her focus to this field. Autumn strives daily to treat others with kindness, dignity, and respect and truly embodies this effort.

Autumn obtained a bachelor’s degree with honors from The Pennsylvania State University and her J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law where she participated in Law Clinic and was awarded the Francisco Leos Award for Excellence. She is a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, Bexar County Women’s Bar Association, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys with plans to expand her volunteer efforts in the community. Autumn additionally serves as Vice President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of San Antonio, Texas, a non-profit organization educating the consumer on end-of life planning.

Autumn is a proud mother of two accomplished adults and happily married for over 23 years to a retired Army Veteran who served several tours overseas. She understands firsthand the struggles military families face and how beneficial it can be having legal documents in place. Autumn’s free time is spent with her husband and extended family in San Antonio where she was born and raised.

Jody is our enthusiastic senior paralegal who will be celebrating 10 years with us this summer. She has a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin and a certificate from UTSA’s Paralegal Program. Before her career as a paralegal, she wrote and edited business publications. We leverage Jody’s writing skills in our marketing efforts.

Jody enjoys supporting her teammates, elder-care nonprofits, and most importantly, seniors in her community. Jody is an active member of the Alamo Area Home Care Council and The State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division.

On the weekends, Jody enjoys cooking with her husband and visiting Morgan’s Wonderland with their daughter.

Sam is originally from Kansas. He joined the U.S. Army in 1990, deployed to Desert Storm, and he moved to San Antonio when his tour of duty ended in 1994. In 2007, Sam reenlisted in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2008 for a one-year combat tour and was medically retired from the U.S. Army in 2012.

When Sam returned to San Antonio, he started his next career path as a Legal Assistant with an estate planning Attorney and has over 9 years’ experience in this field. Sam is an asset to our team, and we’re glad he’s with us.

Sam is an avid college football fan—the Nebraska Cornhuskers are his favorite team. Sam and his wife, Rae, are animal lovers and have six rescue dogs. He also loves to paint miniatures.

Maria was born with a heart to help people and was a social worker in her home country of Spain before she came to the United States several years ago.

She’s a graduate of the University of Granada with more than 15 years working with people with disabilities. Maria strives to help those in need. We are lucky to have a paralegal with such diverse experience and legal knowledge.

Maria is a world traveler who enjoys reading and spending time with her family as much as possible.

Susan joins Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC with a strong background in in-home care and Medicaid. Susan was a Personal Assistant Service (PAS) supervisor for a local in-home care company, where problem-solving and ensuring client satisfaction were her primary responsibilities. 

Susan’s 20 years of caregiver and PAS supervisory experience segway perfectly into her role here, as she’s worked extensively with our demographic. Bertsch & Boze Elder Law, PC is excited to have Susan support our inquiring phone calls and appointment coordination. When you talk to Susan, her sunny disposition, compassion, and superb customer service skills shine through. We’re lucky to have her on board.