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 fifteen years experience in the legal field.

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

Bio: Sara has over twenty-six years of experience in working as a paralegal dealing with Estate Administration and Probate.

Michael Hoselton, PP – Real Property/Foreclosure/Litigation

          Email: michael@shermlaw.com 

          Education: NALS Professional Paralegal Certification, attended Seattle            Pacific University

          Professional Memberships: Oregon Paralegal Association, Chair of                    Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Central Oregon Committees

         Bio: Michael has over seven years of experience as a paralegal and                  legal assistant specializing in bankruptcy.

Legal Assistant

Elisa Lewis – Legal Assistant

         Email: elisa@shermlaw.com

        Education: A.A.S., Paralegal Certificate, Portland Community College

        Bio: Her primary focus is in Estate Planning and Trust Administration.

Ashley Melton – Legal Assistant

          Email: ashley@shermlaw.com

Delia Alvarez  – Legal Assistant

           Email: delia@shermlaw.com

           Education: B.S. Psychology, Summa cum laude, Western Oregon University

           Professional Memberships: Latino Business Alliance, Center for Leadership and Creativity at Western Oregon University

            Bio: Over 5 years of administrative experience, with a specialization in personal injury and workers’ compensation.

 

Administrative Staff

Kathie Schumacher – Office Administrator

Email: kathie@shermlaw.com

      Professional Memberships: Association of Legal Administrators, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers

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

Elaine Wilson – Financial Assistant

E-mail: elaine@shermlaw.com

Bio: Elaine joined our firm in the fall of 2020. She is responsible for billing, accounts payables and accounts receivables. Elaine has over 15 years of experience in administration, bookkeeping, and knowledge in accounting and HR. Elaine works closely with the Office Administrator and supports all other staff members.