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
Sarah Bragg – General Business & Litigation
Email: sbragg@shermlaw.com
Education: A.A.S., Pioneer Pacific College
Professional Memberships: NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley
Bio: Sarah has over fourteen years experience in the legal field.
Beth Farrand – Real Property/Foreclosure/Litigation
Email: beth@shermlaw.com
Education: Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana
Community Involvement: Beth has volunteered with Alzheimer’s Association, Salem Hospital, and Marion-Polk Food Share
Beth has over thirty-three years of experience as a paralegal dealing with Real Property, Foreclosure and Litigation.
Sara Salgado – Estate Administration & Probate
Email: sara@shermlaw.com
Education: B.A., Occidental College; Paralegal Certificate, UCLA
Professional Memberships: Current Director, Past President and Treasurer, NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley
Sara has over twenty-five years of experience in working as a paralegal dealing with Estate Administration and Probate.
Legal Assistants
Darlene Delaney – Legal Assistant
Email: darlene@shermlaw.com
Education: B.S., Western Baptist Bible College (now Corban University)
Bio: Darlene has over 29 years of experience as a legal assistant working with bankruptcy and creditors rights. She previously worked for a title company for seven years.
Martha Sellers – Legal Assistant
Email: martha@shermlaw.com
Education: B.A. Concordia University, Irvine; Paralegal Certificate, University of California, Irvine
Bio: Martha is starting her fourth year in the legal field as a legal assistant. She has worked in criminal defense, family law and estate planning firms. She is greatly looking forward to establishing a great career in the legal field.
Ragan Stensland – Legal Assistant
Email: ragan@shermlaw.com
Education: B.S., Portland State University
Bio: Ragan has over eight years of legal experience working in federal habeas corpus and state defense against inmate lawsuits, she previously worked in Senior Assisted Living.
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 fifteen years experience in law office administration and a background in retail banking.
Professional Memberships: Association of Legal Administrators, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Tory Ellegood – Receptionist & Assistant to the Office Administrator
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. She has over 10 years experience in the legal field.
Community Involvement: Adopt a Street Cleanup, Volunteer, Marion-Polk Food Share, Habitat for Humanity
Ashley Melton – Clerical Assistant
Email: ashley@shermlaw.com
Ashley 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 and covering reception.