Winner:  Denise N. Gorrell

Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP

111 SW 5th Ave., Suite 3800, Portland, OR

503-226-2966 ∙ Denise.Gorrell@SamuelsLaw.com

SamuelsLaw.com

Est. 1927

Philosophy/Mission:  Helping Businesses & Families Build, Protect & Distribute Wealth Since 1927.

Claim to Fame/Signature Product or Service:  Represents small businesses, families and individuals with business, real estate, and trust and estate matters.

Community Involvement, Special Notes:  American Bar Association, Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Pro Bono Committee, Oregon State Bar Association, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Washington State Bar Association, Roseway Neighborhood Association Board, SMART Volunteer, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyer Section Award of Merit 2008.  Proud parent to her young daughter and 10 year old rescued yellow Labrador retriever.

2nd Place:  Geordie Duckler/The Animal Law Practice

9397 SW Locust St., Tigard, OR

503-546-8052 ∙ AnimalLawPractice.com

3rd Place:   Emily Davidsohn/Oregon Humane Society

1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR

503-802-6777 ∙ OregonHumane.org