At Brewe Layman, our paralegals and staff are integral to providing you the outstanding service and legal expertise you deserve. To a person, our paralegals are committed to the successful outcome of your case, working under the exacting direction of our attorneys to meet your needs. We know you'll enjoy working with our paralegals and staff as they help manage the many details of your case, always just a phone call away.
Joni Carter - Paralegal
Joni graduated in 1980 from Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake with an Associate Degree in Applied Science. She began working in the legal field in 1980 and has most recently worked with Ken Evans for the past 19 years. Joni began working with Brewe Layman in 2011 where she focuses on family law cases. Joni is a licensed notary public for the State of Washington.
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Amy Hagenston - Paralegal
Amy earned her paralegal degree from Skagit Valley Community College in 1992. She has worked in the legal field for over 15 years and joined Brewe Layman in 1999 where she focuses on family law cases.
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Jenn James - Paralegal
Jenn received her ATA degree in Paralegal studies from Edmonds Community College in 2001. She began her career with Brewe Layman in 1996 while she was still in high school working as a runner and worked her way to her current role as a paralegal, in which she handles all types of family law cases. Jenn is also a licensed notary public for the State of Washington.
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Shannon Lipp - Office Manager
Shannon received her ATA degree in the Paralegal studies from Edmonds Community College in 1995. She has over 15 years experience working in the legal field, having begun her career with Brewe Layman in 1998 as the receptionist and working her way to a paralegal position and Office Manager. Shannon now exclusively manages the day-to-day administrative duties for the office and is a licensed notary public for the State of Washington.
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Katie Miller - Paralegal
Katie earned her Paralegal Degree from Edmonds Community College in 1997. She has worked in the legal field since 1997 and joined the Brewe Layman team in 2000 where she specializes in family law cases. Prior to joining Brewe Layman, Katie worked for the Honorable Larry E. McKeeman in the Snohomish County Superior Court.
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Tanya Murphy - Paralegal
Tanya graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1987 and has worked in the legal field since July 1991, garnering extensive on-the-job training. She joined Brewe Layman in August 2005, where she is able to put her significant family law experience in King and Snohomish Counties to work. She is also a licensed notary public for the State of Washington.
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Abby Philips Erskine - Paralegal
Abby received her Associates in Business Technology degree from Everett Community College in 2005. She joined Brewe Layman in 2000 and in addition to being the firm's Property Manager, Abby is the paralegal assigned to all probate, guardianship, estate planning, prenuptial agreements and DUI cases. Abby is also a licensed notary public with the State of Washington.
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Melanie Ross - Paralegal
Melanie received her AA Paralegal Studies degree from Edmonds Community College in 1994 and her BA in Psychology from the University of Washingtin in 1997. Melanie began work with Brewe Layman in 1991 while still in high school as a runner and worked her way to the positon of a family law paralegal.
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Debbie Sherlock - Paralegal
Debbie graduated from Stanwood High School in 1979 and has more than 25 years experience working in the legal field. She joined Brewe Layman in 2005 as a paralegal, where she specializes in family law. Debbie is also a licensed notary public for the State of Washington.
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Kelly Williamson - Paralegal
Kelly received her B.S. in Psychology in 1987 from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, and received her Post Graduate Paralegal Certificate in 1993 from Southeastern Paralegal Institute (an ABA Approved School). Kelly joined the Brewe Layman team in 2001 and offers over 15 years of family law experience.
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