Professional Staff
Professional Staff
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
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 twenty-nine 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: President, NALS of Mid-Willamette Valley
Sara has twenty-five years of experience in working as a paralegal dealing with Estate Administration and Probate.
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: Discover Pink Walk Committee; Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Legal Assistants
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 ten years experience as a legal assistant.
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.
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 ten years experience in law office administration and a background in retail banking.
Professional Memberships: Association of Legal Administrators, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Tory Hoover – 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 eight years experience in the legal field.
Community Involvement: Adopt a Street Cleanup, Volunteer
Brittlynn Jeffers – Clerical Assistant
Email: brittlynn@shermlaw.com
Brittlynn 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.