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R. SCOTT COREY
Collaborating Attorney
Born and raised in Salem, you may remember his father’s business here, Bob’s 19 Cent Hamburgers! Scott moved to Eugene in 1970 to help expand the family business, earned his law degree and business law certificate from the U of O in 1990, and has been developing his estate planning and business practice there ever since.
Scott and Eden have been colleagues for nearly 15 years and in 2005 he came on board to help develop the business planning practice. He now handles all of the new business startups and family partnerships and, being a compassionate writer, often assists with creating detailed, family values trust provisions.
“I’ve discovered I enjoy teaching and am committed to developing client philanthropy at a very personal level. I also believe everyone can, and will “Leave a Legacy” if someone just takes the time to show them how. “
Scott is also quite the handyman and his wife Nancy enjoys keeping her cats, goats and chickens on their small acreage up the McKenzie. When not engaged in house renovations or “farm” projects you will find them sailing, skiing, whitewater rafting, walking or biking the scenic bike trails around Eugene.
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MARIA SCHMIDLKOFER, J.D.
Associate Attorney
Associate Attorney Maria Schmidlkofer realized her passion for estate planning in 2007. She earned a Bachelors degree from Whitman College and her law degree from Willamette University College of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude. Maria’s practice emphasizes planning for families with young children and individuals with taxable estates. She also oversees trust administrations and settlements, including the preparation of state and federal estate tax returns.
"Trust and Estate Law is about creating ongoing relationships with clients who become friends. As friends, I watch out for my clients’ best interests by listening to their goals and using my expertise to ensure their Estate Plan fulfills those goals. Every client and every meeting is unique which keeps my job fresh and fun."
Maria lives with her husband and two boys in Stayton, Oregon. As a native Oregonian, Maria loves the outdoors. She enjoys living in the Salem area which is close to both the mountains and the sea.
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RACHEL CHRISS, J.D., LL.M.
Law Clerk
Rachel received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, A Juris Doctor degree from Louisiana State University and an LL.M. in Tax from the University of Houston.
"Estate planning is about planning to protect and preserve the client's family legacy. I take great pride in ensuring that we create the best plan to accomplish these goals."
Previously from Houston, Texas, Rachel, her husband Steve and their two children are now proud to call Salem home.
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MARY ANN LEONARD
Office Manager/ Funding Coordinator
With an extensive background in bookkeeping and finance, Mary Ann expertly manages the details of dealing with our clients’ hard-earned assets. Mary Ann oversees the entire process of reviewing and analyzing assets and then transferring those assets into the living trusts so that our clients’ plans will work efficiently and effectively avoid probate. Mary Ann’s duties also include drafting new deeds, overseeing out-of-state deeds, facilitating changes in beneficiary designations and the retitling of specific assets.
“Working for a firm that specializes in top-quality, comprehensive estate planning is especially satisfying. I enjoy insuring that our clients’ assets are properly protected by their trusts. Through the years, Eden and I have developed a great working relationship and enjoy being friends as well.”
Mary Ann’s attention to detail, thoroughness and organizational skills are of vital importance to many aspects of the practice. Our clients appreciate her level of attention to the proper funding of their trusts, and along with other firm members, enjoy her wonderful sense of humor.
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SHELBY WAREHAM
Firm Administrator
Shelby comes to the firm with an extensive background in quality customer service and office administration. She holds a bachelors degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix. Shelby’s organizational and administrative skills allow her to keep the firm’s daily operations running efficiently and smoothly.
“The best part of my job is working with our team to make sure everything is humming along behind the scenes. This helps ensure that our clients and advisors have the best possible experience whenever they are in the office or interacting with a team member. Working in estate planning has been a great learning experience, and it’s always a pleasure ensuring our office is providing our clients with the attention, service, and quality they deserve.”
Shelby and Josh live in Salem with their daughter Gracie Lynn. They enjoy spending time outdoors in all seasons with their dog Blitzen and cat Gravy. In her spare time Shelby enjoys running in both road and trail races. In October 2011 Shelby was a finisher in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco!
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ALISON K. FLADWOOD
Client Services Director
Alison brings with her to the position of Client Services Director extensive experience in customer service. Alison grew up in Salem, attending South Salem and Salem Academy High Schools, and has continued her education with courses in Business Management and Psychology. You will appreciate her effervescence and caring nature as she walks you through our unique estate planning process. As Alison believes it’s important to constantly move forward and grow, she is excited about expanding her education in the legal field with this amazing opportunity to work with notable “Super Lawyer,“ Eden Rose Brown.
“When I was younger, I had a meaningful conversation with my father about career choices. My father told me that it was more important to focus on living a fulfilling life than to worry about how much money I would make and how many “things“ I might acquire. He asked me to tell him about my most rewarding job. I told him that I really enjoyed working at the front desk at the athletic club, and serving coffee in small coffee shops because each and every morning, I would greet my clients by name, and ask them how they were doing. I built relationships with people, and they began to expect and count on my smile and greeting each day. It made me feel good to be a regular part of so many lives! I am very excited to apply my skills toward providing each and every client with genuine interest and care throughout each phase of their estate planning process. I am honored to be a part of the Eden Rose Brown family!”
Alison lives in Keizer with her husband Will, their four children, three cats, and two dogs. They spent three years living in Maine, where Alison began an animal rescue farm and was selected personally by Al Gore to participate in a climate change awareness program. Since moving back to Oregon they have rekindled their appreciation for the Willamette Valley and are excited by the growth of downtown small businesses like La Capitale Brasserie. During free time, they like to relax, enjoy good food, good company, and of course good wine!
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ROBIN PAULISSEN
Paralegal/Estate & Trusts Administrator
Robin has been active in the legal field for over 30 years. She moved from Phoenix, Arizona in 1991 where she started and ran her own business placing temporary legal staff at local area law firms. Robin earned her Associates Degree in Legal Science in 1991 in an American Bar Association approved program through Phoenix College. In addition to her college degree, Robin also holds licenses in health and life insurance, as a mortgage loan originator, and as a registered investment advisor. Her understanding of insurance, investments and real estate provides the Firm - and our clients - with an exceptional level of expertise in these complex subjects. Eden and Robin knew each other for many years, and when the opportunity presented itself, Robin accepted her current position at the Law Office of Eden Rose Brown.
“It is a joy to work with Eden after knowing her all these years. My goal is to make the administration of a client’s estate proceed smoothly and effortlessly, while providing the family with compassion, guidance, patience, and understanding. It will be a pleasure to work with Eden’s firm as the Estate & Trusts Administrator, building and maintaining relationships with our clients and their loved ones. I believe in the firm’s philosophy and am dedicated to providing excellence through professionalism and genuine concern. ”
Robin is a member and secretary/treasurer for the Polk County Search and Rescue and treasurer of the Polk County Volunteer Council. She is also active with the Polk County Mounted Posse. Robin is a Resource Leader with the Marion County 4H where her two children are members in the equine division. Robin lives in Salem on a small farm with her two children, Megan and Brian.
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KIRA FESKENS
Paralegal/Document Coordinator
Kira received her Business Technology degree at Chemeketa Community College in August 2002 and joined the staff in October 2006. As our Document Coordinator, she works closely with the drafting attorney and staff in the production, review and coordination of our clients' estate planning documents and portfolios.
“Eden is very exacting as to how her estate plans are designed and prepared. These documents must serve our clients not only in the present, but also well into the future, so it is my job to make sure the documents are perfect in every way.”
Kira lives in Stayton with her husband, Tony. She enjoys reading, playing games, bowling, cross-stitch, NASCAR and spending time with family and friends. She is also the undisputed firm bowling champion.
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NATALIE BROWN
Office Assistant
Natalie attends South Salem High School where her interests include music, Spanish, history, and English. She has grown up at her mom’s office and is always ready to assist with anything she can to help out. Her primary tasks include preparing handouts for educational events, scanning and copying documents, organizing files, answering the phone, and assisting with office computers and technology.
“My mom is a great role model for me as she loves being a lawyer and really works hard to be the best at what she does. She particularly enjoys creating legacies for her clients and planning for their pets.”
Natalie enjoys reading, music, travel and spending time with her grandparents and cousins. She plays the viola and the guitar and is a member of the South High Orchestra and Jazz Choir.
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