Our professional staff members work hand in hand with our attorneys on behalf of our clients. They are an important part of our team and contribute greatly to our ability to efficiently and cost-effectively accomplish our client’s objectives.

Paralegals

Pat Brundidge – Litigation

Email: pat@shermlaw.com

Education: A.S. Legal Studies, Missouri Western State College

Bio: Pat has more than 20 years experience providing litigation paralegal support in and out of the courtroom on civil and criminal cases.

Michelle L. Russell – Domestic Relations

Email: mrussell@shermlaw.com

Education: B.S., Western Oregon University; A.A., A.A.S. Linn-Benton Community College

Professional Memberships: Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology), Sigma Alpha Phi (National Society of Leadership and Success)

Community Involvement: American Red Cross, Volunteer; March of Dimes, Volunteer

Sara Salgado – Estate Administration & Probate

Email: sara@shermlaw.com

Education: B.A., Occidental College; Paralegal Certificate, UCLA

Professional Memberships: President, NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley

Mindy Stubenrauch – Banking & Lending

Email: mindy@shermlaw.com

Education: B.A., University of Portland, magna cum laude

Professional Memberships: Treasurer, NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley

Community Involvement: YWCA Discover Pink Walk Committee

 

Legal Assistants

Lynell Bonnes – Legal Assistant

Email: lynell@shermlaw.com

Education: Legal Assistance Diploma, American Institute of Business of Des Moines, Iowa

Professional Memberships: NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley

Community Involvement: Marion-Polk Food Share, Volunteer; Family Building Blocks, Volunteer; and Union Gospel Mission, Volunteer

Bio: Lynell has been providing legal assistant support to various firms since 1978 and in particular, SSJH, LLP, since 2006.

Sarah Bragg – Legal Assistant

Email: sbragg@shermlaw.com

Education: A.A.S., Pioneer Pacific College

Professional Memberships: NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley

Bio: Sarah has over eight years experience as a legal assistant.

 

Law Clerk

Elliott P. Dale

Email: elliott@shermlaw.com twitter: @elliottdale

Elliott served SSJH as its business manager from 2007 to 2011.

Education: J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School Evening Program (completed Dec. 2011); M.B.A., Willamette University; B.A., University of Oregon

Professional Memberships: Association of Legal Administrators, Society for Human Resource Management

 

Administrative Staff

Kathie Schumacher – Office Administrator

Email: kathie@shermlaw.com

Kathie is responsible for the administration of our office, including financial transactions & billing, HR, facilities, IT, and day-to-day operations.  She has over five years experience in law office administration and a background in retail banking.

Professional Memberships: Association of Legal Administrators

Emily Frazer – Clerical Assistant

Email: emily@shermlaw.com

Emily helps manage files on a daily basis.  She meets attorney and staff needs by making sure files are up to date, and when necessary, running office errands.  Emily has over three years experience in the legal field and is currently enrolled in school to obtain a degree in Criminology.

Tory Hoover – Receptionist

Email: reception@shermlaw.com

Tory is the friendly face of the firm.  She connects callers to the right person in the firm, greets clients and visitors, organizes events, and keeps our office running smoothly.