Admitted to Oregon State Bar (2004)
Admitted to Washington State Bar (2008)
- University of Washington (B.A., 1996)
- Lewis & Clark, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 2004)
- Real Property and Commercial Law
- Presenter, "Understanding the Civil Trial Process," Western Oregon University Interpreter Education Program
- Discussion leader, Lewis & Clark Law School Professional Roundtable
- Co-author of recurring column published in Current$ magazine, The Official Publication of FiSCA – Financial Service Centers of America
- Contributor to Chapter 14, "Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements For Public Accommodations", Regulation and Taxation of Real Estate 2003 CLE Cumulative Supplement
- Contributor to 2003 Oregon Statutory Time Limitations handbook published by the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund
- American Bar Association
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyer 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
About Denise
Denise Gorrell draws upon her extensive knowledge of restaurants and the wine industry to inform her real property and commercial law practice. Having spent 11 years on the Seattle hospitality scene — including stints at the award-winning Wild Ginger restaurant and wine retailer Esquin — Denise understands the unique challenges that food and beverage entrepreneurs face when planning, launching and running their businesses. She helps hospitality industry clients navigate complex, important issues such as business formation, real estate agreements, trademarks, OLCC rules and other governmental regulations.
Denise also maintains a successful business and fiduciary litigation practice. She frequently represents clients on real estate disputes, business dissolutions, and trust contests.
A Seattle native, she received a B.A. from the University of Washington, and went on to earn her J.D. from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College.
Being actively involved in the community is important to Denise, and she currently serves on the Roseway Neighborhood Association Board, and is the immediate past Land Use Chair. The summer after completing her first year of law school, she volunteered with the Immigrant Refugee Community Organization to help resolve landlord/tenant disputes and domestic violence issues. The Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyer Section awarded her an Award of Merit in 2008 for her efforts to inspire other attorneys to perform pro bono work.
Denise likes spending free time with her husband, who works in the wine industry, their young daughter, and their family dog. Her favorite outdoor activities include hiking and beachcombing on the Oregon coast.