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I was born and raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. I attended Radford University in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, where I majored in history and minored in media studies. Following college, I worked in mental health, where I worked with adults with traumatic brain injuries ahd children with traumatic histories.. In 2016, my now wife and I moved to Eugene, Oregon, where I worked with children with traumatic histories. In 2017, I attended the University of Oregon School of Law. While in law school, I served on the board of the Oregon Law Review as an Articles Editor and worked as a research assistant for Professor Suzanne Rowe and Professor Carl Bjerre. I also worked as a law clerk at Hutchinson Cox prior to graduation.. At Strohman Ford, I enjoy helping people plan for the future with preparing their estate plan and assisting with the formation and management of their businesses.

Specializing in wills, trusts, and health care decision-making documents, Stephanie M. Palmblad empowers clients to manage their affairs with precision. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Willamette University and its College of Law, Stephanie was honored with the Bruce Spaulding Memorial Award for Trial Advocacy.. In 2016, she was recognized by the Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Division with the Member Services Award and Project of the Year Award. Her contributions to the legal community continued with the 2017 Carson Award for Service to the Marion County Bar Association.. Since moving to Salem in 2008, Stephanie has been deeply connected to the community. She volunteers with Family Building Blocks and serves on the Board of Directors at Gilbert House Children’s Museum. Stephanie has represented (and occasionally skated with) Cherry City Roller Derby for over a decade. Stephanie enjoys live theater at local venues, running with the Muddy Soles running group, and exploring Salem with her two children.

Darin enjoys helping people plan for their future, including the prospect of declining health.  Darin understands how emotionally difficult the process can be and he wants his clients to feel good about their planning and confident that their wishes will be carried out effectively.  Before becoming an attorney, Darin taught English as a second language and lived in Japan for over ten years.  This background helps make Darin an effective communicator with a respect for cultural differences.

Henry is a rare find in today's legal world: a true generalist who can be both your family and business lawyer.  Henry has over ten years experience helping people with the full spectrum of legal issues that arise, from preparing their estate plan to negotiating agreements for their business.. Henry lives in Oregon City with his family on a small farm which he operates with his father. Henry draws on his experience as a litigator, small business owner, parent, and mentor to college students when working his clients to develop their personal plans.. Henry is licensed to practice law in Oregon and California.

My practice emphasizes elder law and long-term care planning, general estate planning, special needs trusts and settlement planning, and the related areas of probate/trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships.. Prior to attending law school, I gained experience working with seniors and people with disabilities while earning a master’s degree in social work. During law school, I added a financial perspective to my background working as a securities broker for Charles Schwab, Inc. Upon graduation, I clerked for the Honorable C. Jean Stewart, Judge of the Denver Probate Court. As an attorney, I draw on my background, representing seniors, people with disabilities, and their families on a range of planning, administration, and crisis-management issues.. I have authored numerous articles and continuing legal education materials, and I frequently speak to attorneys, financial professionals, and caregivers on topics of interest to seniors and people with disabilities. I am fluent in Spanish and have served as an interpreter in various settings, including Colorado Courts.

At Barbur Law, we are dedicated to helping everyday people achieve their estate planning goals. We are a Milwaukie, Oregon based law firm, specializing in comprehensive estate planning and probate administration. In our practice, we do not take a one-size-fits-all approach; we enjoy providing a hands-on, tailored experience, and we put in the time, knowedge, and care to carefully evaluate each client's unique set of circumstances. From complex planning to simple wills, we take pride in our ability to craft a custom plan for each of our clients.

Estate Planning - Trusts - Wills - Health Care Directives - Probate - Trust Administration

I grew up in Portland, Oregon and enjoy all this area has to offer.  In my free time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing and a multitude of other outdoor activities with my family and friends.  In addition, we have become avid Portland Thorns fans and look forward to the start of each new NWSL season.