Joel Tollefson was born and raised in Wallowa County and can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. He has been with Hostetter Law Group for nine years, and for most clients and prospective clients, he is the first face they see and the first voice they hear.

That first impression is in good hands. Joel opens the office each morning and keeps daily operations running smoothly — while also maintaining the firm’s professional relationships with courts, government offices, and other firms throughout the region. He builds relationships with clients and follows through on them. When gaps appear, he fills them. The firm runs the way it does in no small part because of the many hats he wears.

Before joining HLG, Joel was farming and managing a local hotel. Outside the office, he coaches fitness at Ruby Peak Performance, gardens, and spends time outdoors with his family. He is a Notary Public for the state of Oregon and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.

“It’s like living in a novel — the scenery is perfect, the characters are endless, and the day-to-day life is surprisingly interesting.”