Our Team

Sam Parker is a paralegal at EPIC. Sam says he immediately felt embraced by the EPIC team. When asked how he handles the fast pace of our office, he said that he tries not to let stress affect his mindset, preferring to keep a level-head so that he and those around him can maintain good energy in the workplace.

When Sam isn’t helping clients at EPIC, you can find him doing something creative like painting, exercising, and spending time with his family. If his name sounds familiar, you may have heard some of his music! He is part of the Sam Parker Trio, an indie/soul/rock group based right out of Tacoma. You can find them on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

Cheyenne is responsible for monitoring the files brought into the firm; she is also the friendly and familiar face that clients and visitors see when they come through the front doors. She prides herself on her ability to help others and has found working with those in need to be especially rewarding. Cheyenne is equally proud to be part of the EPIC team, working closely with others who share the same drive, passion, and desire to help that she brings to her work.

In her spare time Cheyenne enjoys reading, travel, snowboarding and painting. When she is not telling a story with a paint brush, you will find her at the ocean or on one of the many backpacking trails scattered throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Sarah is a law clerk at EPIC and a current law student at the University of Montana. She earned a B.S. in Economics from Michigan Technological University, where she competed in nordic skiing and cross-country. After graduation, she raced professionally in nordic skiing at the highest level.

Sarah plans to practice personal injury law after graduation and is passionate about effective advocacy and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys trail running, skiing, mountain biking, and exploring the mountains with family and friends.

Armed with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Susan Kaelin has been employed in the legal profession since 2008. Prior to joining the EPIC team, Susan brings 15 years of diverse management and human resources experience with a client-focused approach to advocacy. In 2013 she was recognized with the “Award of Excellence” from the National Association of Legal Professionals of Pierce County as well as the “Award of Excellence” for Washington State.

In addition to her work at EPIC, Susan is a highly active and accomplished member of her local communities. She is the former Vice President of NALS Association of Legal Professionals and Workplace Campaign Coordinator for United Way Pierce County, as well as a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, the Professional Women’s Network, and the HR Professionals Association. She also volunteers and advocates for the American Cancer Society.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Susan and her husband have three children. In her free time, Susan enjoys running, biking, and exploring the PNW and spending time with family and friends.

Barbara is a Paralegal at Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel with extensive experience across multiple areas of law and practice in various state jurisdictions. She earned her Paralegal Studies Certificate from North Seattle College and is known for her integrity, professionalism, and collaborative approach.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Barbara recently returned to Washington, bringing a strong commitment to client service and a passion for helping others. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to visit her grandchildren and cherishes time spent in the PNW and the Islands, sharing her spirit of Aloha with colleagues and clients.

Heather Stamper is a paralegal at Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel. Her legal career began in 1993 and started to specialize in personal injury, after attending numerous CLE courses and seminars to hone her legal knowledge and skillsets. She received her legal assistant certification from Clover Park Vocational Technical College. She is currently a member of NALS and served as their Educational Director from 2014-2015.

During her tenure at EPIC, Heather has accrued considerable experience case management from the early discovery stages through trial. She prides herself on her personal commitment to professional client service and has found assisting clients in need to be an exceptionally rewarding experience. She also enjoys the caring, family-like environment at EPIC.

Heather is married and has two daughters. Her interests include spending time with her family, friends, and bulldogs. She enjoys going to comedy shows and concerts, playing bass, camping, going to the sand dunes with her dune buggy, rafting down whitewater rapids, pole fitness, belly dancing, PiYo, and Zumba.

Claire is a paralegal at Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel. Prior to joining the EPIC team, she worked as a paralegal specializing in worker’s compensation claims since 2016. Claire understands that the legal process can be stressful and strives to provide each of our clients with the level of compassion, communication, and clarity that they deserve.

Claire enjoys the camaraderie here at EPIC and appreciates that we all have one common goal; to help our clients. She is also the sister of EPIC Attorney, Neil Stubbs, and finds working with her family to be a great joy.

Outside of her work at EPIC, Claire owns and operates a portrait photography business based in Tacoma. She enjoys kayaking and boating during our beautiful PNW summers, snowboarding in the winter, and spending time with family, friends, and her standard poodle, Boone.