Bob McIntosh and Bill Ellison, partners with the McIntosh Law Firm receive the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award from 2012 Chamber Chairman Jack Salzman and Tim Gause, Region Director, Government and Community Relations for Duke Energy. Pictured left to right: Bob McIntosh, Jack Salzman, Bill Ellison, and Tim Gause.

The McIntosh Law Firm, located in the Historic Davidson Cotton Mill, was selected by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce as the 2012 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.  Representing the firm were Firm Partners Bob McIntosh and Bill Ellison along with several other firms attorneys.

The award was presented by Tim Gause, Region Director, Government and Community Relations for Duke Energy and 2012 Chamber Chairman of the Board Jack Salzman.  Gause pointed out that by definition, the award is a tribute to those who make a difference in their communities or places of work by using their time, talents and philanthropy to positively impact the lives of others.

Gause told a sold out crowd of business leaders, “The McIntosh Law Firm is in itself the definition of this award.  The principles of the Firm, Bob McIntosh and Bill Ellison, set the tone in their office.  The Firm writes the checks but the people behind that piece of paper make the difference.  All members of The McIntosh Law Firm are encouraged to find some way to give back to their community.  Many of the attorneys sit on non-profit or town government boards and a good number of the remaining staff volunteer their time to various other organizations.”

Gause added, “It is not uncommon to see any one of The McIntosh Law Firm employees flipping pancakes for Civitan, grilling hot dogs at Big Day at the Lake, handing out popcorn at Christmas in Davidson, shooting hoops at a Davidson College basketball game or playing golf alongside Special Olympians at a golf tournament.  It would be difficult to attend any local school event in North Mecklenburg County without seeing a sign or banner displayed with the Firm’s logo in support of scholastic sports and education in general.”

Founded in November, 1997, The McIntosh Law Firm has been dedicated to fostering an environment in which families, businesses, and the community at large can prosper. The Firm strives to support local artistic, athletic, charitable, cultural and educational institutions. By working to further these cultural and academic interests, the Firm hopes the community from which it draws its clients and employees will become enriched for many generations to come.

For more information on the Lake Norman Chamber visit www.lakenormachammber.org.