Madras attorney Timothy R. Gassner receives 2025 David C. Glenn Professionalism Award
KTVZ
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 50 years, David C. Glenn has served as a role model for professionalism within the 22nd Judicial District. Throughout his career, Mr. Glenn has exhibited civil and courteous behavior in court proceedings, shown the utmost respect for his clients, fellow attorneys, court staff and the bench.
The judges of the 22nd Judicial District present the David C. Glenn Professionalism Award annually to an attorney who exhibits exceptional professionalism in promoting the legal profession with the 22nd Judicial District. The 2025 David C. Glenn Professionalism Award recipient is Timothy R. Gassner.
The David C. Glenn Professionalism Award 2025
During the award presentation, Presiding Judge Annette C. Hillman stated, “Mr. Timothy Gassner and I both started working in this community around the same time in 2004 on opposite sides of the table, he was hired at the law firm of Glenn, Sites and Reeder and I was hired by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Gassner went on to become a partner in the law firm before establishing his own practice.
“Over the last 21 years, I have had the pleasure to see Mr. Gassner grow and develop in the legal profession and become a valuable member of this community. He works diligently for his clients and advocates strongly for those with mental health and substance abuse issues caught up in the legal system. I have observed his compassion for his clients and his professional demeanor often makes a challenging and emotional court hearing so much easier to handle as a judge.”
Judge Daina A. Vitolins added, “Mr. Timothy Gassner is a zealous advocate for his clients. He thoroughly evaluates and investigates his cases and is a good trial attorney. He is also professional and courteous to opposing counsel. Not only does Mr. Gassner bring excellence to the legal profession, he invests his time and energy into building a stronger community, especially for kids.”
Judge Wade L. Whiting shared his appreciation for Mr. Gassner’s dedication to the Recovery Court program. “As a founding member of our Recovery Court program almost 20 years ago, Mr. Gassner has consistently shown a passion in assisting defendants on their path to sobriety. Mr. Gassner maintains excellent contact with his clients outside of court proceedings and ensures they are compliant with court orders. Going above and beyond the typical role of attorney is what enables his clients to be so successful in the program. Mr. Gassner works hard every day to ensure his clients achieve their best outcome in court.”