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The Law Firm of McGinty & Belcher Attorneys, PC was formed on September 1, 1989 with Kathryn Belcher and Richard McGinty. Robyn Rebers joined the firm on January 1, 2005.
Kathy Belcher is a partner with the firm. She was born and raised in
Liverpool, England, and came to Salem, Oregon, in 1980. Kathy received her under graduate
degree from George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, and her Juris Doctor
degree from Willamette University College of Law, Salem, Oregon. Kathy
is licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon, the Federal District
Court of Oregon, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of
Appeals, and the Kathy's law practice focuses on all areas of estate planning with emphasis on the planning needs of the elderly and their families, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives for health care, long term care issues, Medicaid planning, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate. She is a frequent speaker on estate planning and elder law topics, regularly presenting educational seminars for public and private groups. Email: kathy@mcginty-belcher.com
Richard McGinty came to Oregon in 1983, after a stint as a
US Army Signal Corps Officer, to attend Law School at Willamette
University. Richard, along with three other students, was in the
first group of students to ever graduate from Richard has been representing individuals with injuries and disabilities
since 1986. He initially focused on Personal Injury, Workers’
Compensation and Social Security law. Since 2000, Richard has
limited his practice exclusively to Social Security law and Veterans
benefits. Richard’s Social Security practice involves helping his
clients get benefits relating to Social Security Disability,
Supplemental Security Income, Widows/Widowers benefits, Disabled Adult
Child benefits and Children’s benefits. Richard litigates well
over a hundred contested hearings each year before the Social Security
Administration. Richard’s Veterans Law practice involves
representing Veterans at the Board of Veterans Appeals and the
Richard is a member of the Marion County Bar
Association, Multnomah County Bar Association, and Oregon State Bar.
Richard is licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon, the Federal
District Court of Oregon, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of
Appeals, and the Richard presents a
class on Social Security Disability Law every Fall to Email: richard@mcginty-belcher.com
Robyn M. Rebers has been an attorney with McGinty & Belcher
since January of 2005. Robyn received her undergraduate degree
from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, and her law degree
from Robyn is a member of the Robyn is on the Board of Directors for her local Homeowner’s
Association and enjoys spending her free time with her husband Jeff, and
Golden Retriever, Bear. Email: robyn@mcginty-belcher.com Stacey D. Mealer, formerly Stacey D. Bond,
joined the firm of McGinty & Belcher, Attorneys, PC, in April of 2009.
Stacey provides legal services in all areas of estate planning,
including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, along
with conservatorships, guardianships, and probate. Stacey practices from
the firm's Salem and Newport offices. Stacey is a lifelong resident of Lincoln
County, Oregon. She was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and moved
with her family to Waldport, Oregon when she was 2 years old. She
graduated as valedictorian from Waldport High School and graduated from
Oregon State University with a bachelor of science degree in business
administration. Stacey graduated from the University of Oregon
School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. After her graduation
from law school she spent several years in practice with Richard D.
Beeson, Lawyer, PC in Newport, Oregon. She focused primarily on
personal injury claims, wrongful death and insurance claims and assisted
in many trials, arbitrations and mediations. Stacey is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the
Oregon State Bar's sections on Elder Law and Estate Planning and
Administration, the Marion County Bar Association, the Lincoln County
Bar Association, and Oregon Women Lawyers. Stacey is thrilled to be working with McGinty &
Belcher and carrying on the firm's moto of "Protecting you and the ones
you love." Providing excellent client service and giving back to
the community has always been very important to her. Stacey enjoys
spending her free time with husband, Jim, children, Lindsey and Toby,
and their 3 english bulldogs, 2 miniture goats, and cat. She also
enjoys camping and riding ATVs while enjoying Oregon's beautiful
outdoors. Email: stacey@mcginty-belcher.com
Tabbie joined the firm in November of 2006 and became the firm’s
Office Manager in September of 2007. She was raised in Email: tabbie@mcginty-belcher.com Sonya has been with the firm since July of 2007. As a Legal Assistant, she works closely with attorney Kathy Belcher at each stage of the estate planning, probate and guardianship/conservatorship process. Sonya has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Oregon State University. Her knowledge, dedication and attention to detail make her an invaluable team member. Sonya is a published author of the children’s
book, Chicken Dog, and is currently working on her second children’s
book. Sonya and her husband, Marcos, have a hobby farm and raise
miniature animals including donkeys and Nigerian Dwarf goats. Email: sonya@mcginty-belcher.com Cassie joined the McGinty-Belcher family in
September 2009, as our receptionist. Cassie is a great combination
of enthusiasm and efficiency. She greets clients and visitors, and
assists with a variety of tasks within the office. Her ready smile
and caring personality make her the ideal person to greet clients and
visitors. Whether you call or visit our office, you can be assured
of a warm welcome from Cassie.
Cassie was born in Oregon and has remained loyal to the Willamette Valley ever since. A graduate of Western Oregon University, Cassie received a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2009. Outside of the office, Cassie enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Nick, and playing with their adopted Boxer, Bandit. Email: cassie@mcginty-belcher.com
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