ATTORNEYS > SUPPORT STAFF
The professional experience of the support staff at BEH spans the spectrum of local government, legal practices, and business. Combining unique talents, professional perspectives and a commitment to the common ideals of the practice, the team delivers top notch legal assistance to ensure responsive, cost-effective service to our valued clients.
503.226.7191 (phone)
503.226.2348 (fax)
 Sheila Benson, Office Manager, is
responsible for the general administration of the firm and handles
all business-related inquiries. She joined the firm in June of 2007.
Prior to joining Beery, Elsner & Hammond, Sheila worked for Schwabe,
Williamson & Wyatt as a litigation paralegal. Previously, she
was Sales Director/General Manager for Qwest Dex. Sheila graduated
from Portland State University with a B.A. (Arts & Letters) and
Portland Community College with an A.A. (Paralegal Studies). She
is also Communications Director for the Association
of Legal Administrators- Oregon Chapter. |
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 Cherrie Houston, Legal Assistant, is the primary client contact for the firm. She handles telephones and assists with customer service as well as providing legal support within the firm by finalizing correspondence, coordinating project lists and deadlines, maintaining a calendar system, overseeing all billing, and organizing library and client files. Cherrie graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Office Management and a Certificate in Legal Administrative Assistant studies. Prior to joining Beery, Elsner & Hammond, Cherrie worked as a legal assistant intern for Thomas Melville, P.C. She joined the firm in July of 2007. Cherrie and her husband Ernie have 2 beautiful daughters, Ashley and Makena, and a handsome son named Brett. In her spare time, Cherrie enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, activities and volunteering at her local church, and spending time with her family. |
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Justin Hiatt, Paralegal, joined
the firm in December 2007 and primarily serves as the firm’s
land use paralegal. He previously worked for the Oregon Law Center
and the Oregon Judicial Department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Oregon.
Additionally, he has a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the
College of Legal Arts. He is an avid disc golfer and can be seen
on Wednesdays at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
Center shooting hoops. |
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Yen Huynh, Legal Assistant, joined Beery Elsner & Hammond
in November 2009 and is the firm’s executive
and litigation legal assistant. She brings
15 years of local law office experience to the
firm. She has an A.A. in Business Administration
from Clark College in Washington. She loves
to travel and is a regular at the Rose Garden
cheering (loudly) for the Portland Trail Blazers. |
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Fiona, our Chief of Staff. |
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Ellie, our First Undersecretary to the Chief of Staff. |