Our legal professionals 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.
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 worked in the legal field since 2004 and joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2012. She supports the firm’s general business and litigation practice areas and is known for her steady presence and reliable support across a wide range of matters.
Isabelle Coehlo – General Business, Business Formation, Estate Planning, and Probate/Trust Administration
Email: isabelle@shermlaw.com
Education: B.A. English (Literary Studies) and Spanish, CalPoly Humboldt (CA); Specialty in Linguistic Studies, CalPoly Humboldt (CA)
Professional Memberships: Legal Professionals, Inc., Humboldt Chapter (CA), National Notary Association
Bio: Isabelle has worked as a legal professional since 2020, specializing in estate planning, trust administration, probate, business formation, and litigation. She joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2025 and is known for her organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
Lindsay Grenz – Creditor’s Rights, Employment Law, General Business, and Litigation
Email: lindsay@shermlaw.com
Professional Memberships: Current Treasurer, NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley.
Bio: Lindsay has been a legal professional since 2014 and joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2024. She supports the firm’s work in creditor’s rights, employment law, general business, and litigation. Known for her positive energy, Lindsay brings a collaborative spirit to the team—along with the occasional batch of her signature baked goods.
Elisa Lewis – Estate Planning & Trust Administration
Email: elisa@shermlaw.com
Professional Memberships: A.A.S., Paralegal Certificate, Portland Community College, 3 years undergraduate at Oregon State University
Bio: Elisa has been in the legal field since 2016 and joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2018. As a paralegal, she supports estate planning, probate, trust administration, and general business matters. Known for her diligence and dependability, Elisa is a key part of the firm’s client service and case management efforts.
Sara Salgado – Estate Administration & Probate
Email: sara@shermlaw.com
Education: B.A., Occidental College; Paralegal Certificate, UCLA
Professional Memberships: Current President, NALS of the Mid-Willamette Valley; Past President, NALS of Oregon.
Bio: Sara has more than 35 years of experience as a legal professional and has been with Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt since 2006. As a paralegal, she specializes in estate administration and probate. With deep knowledge and a meticulous approach, Sara is a trusted and steady presence on the firm’s team.
Bjorn Syverson – Litigation, Estate Planning, General Business, Probate/Trust Administration, and Creditor’s Rights
Email: bjorn@shermlaw.com
Education: BS, Corban University; MA, Corban University
Bio: Bjorn has worked in the legal field since 2019 and joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2022. He brings a wide range of experience and is known as a go-to team member for litigation, estate planning, general business, probate and trust administration, and creditor’s rights. Known for his adaptability and reliability, Bjorn is a trusted resource across the firm’s support team.
Sheila Wagnon – Estate Planning, Probate/Trust Administration
Email: sheila@shermlaw.com
Bio: Sheila brings over 30 years of experience as a legal professional with a background in general legal practice, probate, and civil litigation. She joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2024 and now focuses on estate planning and probate/trust administration. Sheila is known for her thoughtful approach and genuine care for the colleagues and clients she supports.
Administrator
Taylor Douglass
Email: taylor@shermlaw.com
Professional Memberships: Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Education: MBA, Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management and B.A., Willamette University
Bio: Taylor has worked in professional services administration since 2016, with experience spanning both accounting and law firms. She joined Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt in 2022 as Firm Administrator, where she leads operations, HR, and marketing efforts while driving business strategy and process improvement to keep the firm running smoothly and efficiently.