OUR STAFF

 
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John C. Carow

Paralegal

john@mccarthybarnes.com

John was employed at State Farm for 37 years. Most of those years were spent working in the Auto and Fire Claims departments. He relocated to Duluth from the Twin Cities area, and spent 23 years as a Team Manager for both their Auto and Fire Claims departments. John is married to his wife, Pat. They have 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In his free time, John enjoys reading, fishing and supporting the University of Minnesota-Duluth athletics. He has been with McCarthy & Barnes, PLC since 2003.

 
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Beth D. Allen

Paralegal

(218) 625-2335
beth@mccarthybarnes.com

Beth has a 30-year history of administrative experience. She graduated from Hermantown High School, completed her education at Lake Superior College in its Legal Assistant program, and moved to Seattle. She was employed at Bank of America in their corporate offices for 11 years. Upon her return to Duluth, she took a hiatus from her career to raise her three boys. Beth has been with the McCarthy & Barnes law firm since 2006. She loves spending time with family and friends, summers at the lake, and is an avid reader.

 
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Erica McCarthy

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

(218) 625-8476
erica@mccarthybarnes.com

Erica began working in the legal profession when she was just 16 years old during the summers. She earned her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and then went on to earn her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. After teaching for 10 years, she began her career at McCarthy & Barnes, PLC as the office manager and bookkeeper. She has a daughter and son who keep her very busy with their sports and school activities. In her free time, Erica enjoys spending time outdoors, connecting with family and friends, playing tennis and golf, and traveling.

 
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Cara Weberg

Legal Assistant/Billing Specialist

(218) 625-2334
cara@mccarthybarnes.com

Cara has worked for McCarthy & Barnes, PLC for seven years as a billing specialist. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mathematical Education and taught high school math for six years. She has been married to her husband, Neil, for 25 years, and has three children. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, kayaking, running and playing year-round volleyball.