Real Estate Law Legal Team

Meet The Team

Saal & Plaskett, PLLC has a dynamic and experienced team of professionals with a diverse range of knowledge about real estate litigation and transactions.

Haille Saal

Managing Partner
Haille obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and a Master's in sports law and business from Arizona State University before getting her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College Law. Her real estate law career began at an established Phoenix law firm and she was made partner within the first year. Haille is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals. She prides herself on earning successful results, including the reversal of several lower court rulings in favor of clients. Haille enjoys following Bay Area sports, cooking, and hiking in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with her dog Willow. Haille also works with a nonprofit that rescues dogs from the meat trade.

Sydney Plaskett

Partner
Sydney is a partner at Saal and Plaskett. She graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and clerked for Judge Jennifer Campbell at the Arizona Court of Appeals thereafter. She was a managing editor on the Arizona State Law Journal, and she worked for the ACLU of Arizona and the Arizona Justice Project during law school. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Denver. Sydney is an avid reader and enjoys hiking, traveling, and volunteering as a literacy tutor for elementary-aged students during the school year.

Pam Brimhall

Senior Paralegal
Pamela Brimhall is a highly skilled and experienced litigation paralegal with over 15 years of expertise in both state and federal court cases. She collaborates closely with attorneys to develop strategic approaches throughout all stages of lawsuits and investigations. Pamela's responsibilities include drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, conducting thorough research, writing detailed memos, preparing witnesses for depositions, and assisting with summary judgment briefings, as well as hearing and trial preparations. In addition to her demanding role, Pamela finds great fulfillment in mentoring other paralegals, making it an integral part of her professional practice. Her dedication to fostering growth and development in her colleagues is a testament to her commitment to the legal profession. Outside of her professional life, Pamela enjoys expressing her creativity through sewing, crafting beautiful works of art in her spare time.

Sarah McGorman

Paralegal
Sarah is an experienced paralegal who has worked in various fields of law since 2017. She is passionate about helping our clients and believes that the work Saal & Plaskett
does is vital to protecting property owners' rights and livelihoods. Since graduating cum laude from the University of West Florida and receiving a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Sarah moved from Florida to Arizona, exchanging the beach and humidity for the mountains and “dry heat.” When Sarah is not working, she likes playing tennis, hiking, baking something sweet, and volunteering with victims of human trafficking. Eventually, Sarah would like to attend law school, continue advocating for clients as an attorney...
and maybe also open a bakery.

Sierra Nielsen

Paralegal
Sierra Nielsen is a dedicated paralegal who supports attorneys throughout all stages of real estate disputes and litigation. With a background that emphasizes client communication and hands-on case management, Sierra is committed to providing thoughtful, reliable support to both attorneys and clients. She assists with drafting pleadings and correspondence, research, managing discovery, maintaining case files and deadlines, and ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, Sierra enjoys Pilates, traveling, and discovering new restaurants, and she appreciates exploring new places and experiences whenever she can.

Debbie Goossen

Executive Legal Assistant
Debbie Goossen has been a dedicated legal assistant for the past eight years. Her background in the boxing business, where she promoted events, provided her with a unique skill set and a love for dynamic, fast-paced environments. This passion for excitement and her keen interest in real estate and law ultimately drew her to the legal field. Debbie takes great pride in working closely with clients, ensuring they have a positive experience from the beginning of their case to the very end. Her commitment to client satisfaction and her exceptional organizational skills make her an invaluable asset to any legal team. In her spare time, Debbie is deeply involved in charitable endeavors, giving back to her community whenever she can. She also cherishes moments spent with her toes in the sand at Laguna Beach, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the coastal landscape.