Morris Galen

I will forever be indebted to Morrie for taking me under his wing when I joined Tonkon Torp Galen Marmaduke & Booth in 1986. Here are just two memories. Morrie was always the first one at the office each morning, and when Owen Blank and I-the other two earlier birds-arrived, the three of us would have coffee together in the big conference room. Two partners and one clueless baby associate. In the 1980s, there weren´t many women lawyers at Tonkon Torp-or any other law firm. One morning...

Mr. Galen´s enthusiasm for and commitment to excellence in legal writing has influenced attorneys and law students for generations. We are grateful for his support, and we will continue to honor his legacy as we help prepare the next generations of legal writers. -- The Legal Research and Writing Faculty at Oregon Law

I first met Morrie in 2003 when I joined Tonkon Torp and he continuously amazed me with his energy, enthusiasm and good cheer. I appreciate very much his mentorship and his contributions to the firm and the community. I will miss him.

Morrie was the best business lawyer in the state. Morrie was a mentor to me even though we were in different firms. His word was good, and his sense of right and wrong were impeccable. I recall a transaction we worked on together on opposite sides. I objected to certain activities of Morrie´s client post closing. Even though the agreements were unclear as to whether my client was right, Morrie´s response was that regardless of what the agreements said, he would advise his client to cease the...

Morrie was a friend and a mentor for many, So sad to learn of his passing.