“Many years ago I found myself dealing with a myriad of legal issues due to my husband’s motorcycle accident that put him into a semi-comatose state for three and a half years. I found the legal process complicated, terrifying, and uncertain. Out of those experiences, I developed a desire to assist clients with their legal planning and when life and business events occur.”
— Jodine Dixon, Attorney at Law
Jodine was born and raised in Battle Ground, graduated from Battle Ground High School, and has deep roots in the community. She is enjoying her second career practicing estate planning, probate, small business, and guardianships. Her passion is to put plans in place so that clients and their families have a guide to future transitions. Whether or not planning is in place, she will assist with stepping through the probate procedure for an orderly resolution of your loved one’s estate.
Whether it be business start-up, contract development/review, or a business transition, she is highly qualified to guide any business owner through the process with ease. Over the course of the 20 years that Jodine managed IT projects, she learned how numerous industries operate and managed projects in various roles: subcontracting, general contracting, third party management, and mixed team environments. She learned what it takes to build great business relationships and navigated her way through difficult situations.
Jodine has experienced a guardianship matter in her own family, and appreciates the variety of ways that it can affect relationships. She enjoys establishing guardianships, maintaining the guardianships, and the transition of responsibility to younger generations when it is required.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Jodine was an IT project manager for 20 years. In her free time, Jodine enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and swimming in Battle Ground Lake.
Jodine’s Education:
- Bachelor’s of Science from Oregon Institute of Technology.
- Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
- Juris Doctorate from The Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College.
Values / Firm history
Dixon Law is based in Battle Ground and serves clients throughout Clark and Cowlitz County. Wherever possible, flat rate pricing is offered so that clients know what it is going to cost, regardless of the extra effort needed to complete the work. Dixon Law aims to give clients practical advice and to complete the work in a responsive manner. In order to help in the community, Dixon Law participates in caregiving with the non-profit Family Promise, and supports Listen Line, another local non-profit.
Sheryl Manley
Associate Attorney
Sheryl is a native of the Pacific Northwest, having been born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Auburn, Washington. Sheryl attended the University of Washington and there received her Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in information systems. Upon graduation, Sheryl ventured to southern California and worked for several years in the aerospace industry, simultaneously studying for her Masters in Business Administration.
Upon returning to Portland, Sheryl enrolled in Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College, with the goal of practicing criminal law. Following graduation from law school, Sheryl worked as a deputy district attorney for Multnomah County and then as a prosecutor for the City of Vancouver.
After a hiatus of several years, Sheryl entered private practice with an emphasis in estate planning, probate, and guardianships, which are her current practice areas.
In her free time, Sheryl enjoys horseback riding and hiking with her dogs, as well as spending time with friends and family. Sheryl has a special affinity for our local military families, having a husband retired from active duty USAF and a daughter planning to join.
Pauline Sipponen
Administrative Support
Pauline is a Clark County native and has lived on her family’s tree farm nearby Battle Ground Lake most of her life. She recently lived in Finland for two years — moving there with her Finnish husband — where she delighted in hiking, picking berries, collecting flowers and herbs in the Finnish nature, and lake swimming year ’round. Connecting with people, especially from different countries and cultures, has always been her special interest.
She has gained experience working in a variety of office settings, lastly for 15 years as administrative assistant in The Columbian newsroom.
Camille Jones
Office Manager
Camille is also a Clark County native. She really enjoys the outdoors, hiking and snowboarding in particular. She is currently a student at Portland State University.
She drives a Saab.
Anna Nylund
Legal Assistant
Anna is native to Clark County as well. She loves ceramics, painting, and journaling as well as long wanderous walks. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Traveling throughout Europe is her greatest dream. In June 2023, she graduated from Prairie High School.