By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Chehalis attorney Dale McBeth was given an award of appreciation yesterday for giving out the largest amount of free legal help.
The honor came at the Lewis County Bar Legal Aid annual fundraising luncheon held in Chehalis.
McBeth, who has practiced law for some 35 years, took on the most pro bono cases during 2010 locally, according to Legal Aid Executive Director Larry Cook.
Retired Centralia lawyer Ralph Olson was given a special service award; selected by Legal Aid staff for outstanding assistance and support to the agency.
Centralia attorney Brian Rossiter – of Don McConnell and Associates – was the recipient of a lifesaving award, for the help he gave Legal Aid during 2010.
Lewis County Bar Legal Aid is a non-profit organization which helps deliver civil legal services to low income residents of Lewis County.