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We’re excited to welcome three new attorneys to the Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP family: Ben Leedy (left), Denise Gorrell (right), and The Honorable Donald W. Hull (center).
The Honorable Donald W. Hull has joined the firm as senior counsel. Judge Hull retired in December 2011 after serving 20 years on the bench for Circuit Court, District 7, which includes Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties. Judge Hull has presided over an incredible variety of cases throughout his twenty years on the bench. His extensive knowledge of complex and, often times, emotional cases — as well as his experience in private practice — provides a valuable resource for our attorneys and clients. You can contact Judge Hull directly at dhull@samuelslaw.com.
Denise has joined the firm as a partner focusing on the business and litigation practice areas. Prior to law school, Denise spent 11 years on the Seattle restaurant scene, including stints at the award-winning Wild Ginger restaurant and wine retailer Esquin. This first-hand experience helps her understand the unique challenges that food and beverage entrepreneurs face when planning, launching and running their businesses. Denise also maintains a successful business and fiduciary litigation practice, frequently representing clients on real estate disputes, business dissolutions, and trust contests. You can contact Denise directly at denise.gorrell@samuelslaw.com.
Ben joins the firm as an associate, with a focus on the areas of commercial real estate, real estate development and finance, and retail and office leasing. He frequently represents clients on purchase and sale transactions, as well as real property secured lending transactions, including loan modifications, workouts, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure. An experienced presenter and author, Ben has spoken and written about a variety of topics including commercial mortgage loan workouts, employment contracts and legal developments affecting the management of golf courses and private clubs. Ben can be reached at ben.leedy@samuelslaw.com.
