We’ve created this playground, er, page to feature our beloved law office pets. Have a pet in your home office, co-working space or traditional office setting? Let us know! Send a picture, name, and a little bit about your furry friend to dogs (at) rocketmatter (dot) com.

Fischer
Elizabeth Peck, Peck Law – Fischer was an SPCA rescue a year ago, and he likes to weigh in on the work we do as employment and civil rights attorneys for plaintiffs in Utah and California. He’s always ready with a smile and a constant willingness to distract me when things get tense. IN fact, when the going gets rough, he jumps up on my chair and pulls me around for a Fischer hug. Just to give me some perspective. He is featured on the contact page on our website: www.peck-law.com, as are my law partner’s dogs, Skye and Freckles. Clients ask about them, and we let them know that their billing rates are pretty basic – they work for treats. Preferably peanut butter or banana flavored cookies/biscuits.

Maks, Neo, Gigi, Lilu and Blitz
David Nance, D.W. Nance LLC – 5 rescued miniature Dachshunds named Maks, Neo, Gigi, Lilu and Blitz. I’ve worked from home since 2006, so they are my only office mates. They love to eat, sleep, chase squirrels and remind me to take a break every 2 hours.

Ripley
Christopher N. Luhn, Arroyo Copland & Associates, PLLC – This is “Ripley”, our 3 year-old female German Shepherd. In truth, she’s not a very good “office dog”. When I do relent and bring her to the office, she stays put for (maybe) 10-15 minutes at a time, then demands that I take a break (i.e., that I play with her outside). Try as I might, I can’t find a place for my computer mouse that deters her practice of placing her snout under my elbow, giving it repeated, forceful nudges whenever she feels she is being neglected. She keeps this up for as long as it takes for me to refocus my attention on her priorities (which, typically, is not long).

But, she’s definitely irreplaceable — in, or out of the office. (But, don’t tell her I said that. She thinks she’s the Managing Partner.)

Beau Beau McSlapperton
Heather Crabb, Grimes law group – Beau Beau McSlapperton, cocker spaniel. Beau is an asset to the company- his filing skills and customer service is top notch! He sometimes has trouble with sleeping on the job, but his personality makes up for it! He actually suffers from a terminal illness, AIHA, so I love being able to spend all of the time with him that I can!

Apple
Lisa Solomon, Question of Law – I work from home, so, technically, any of my three dogs could be an office dog. Of the three, my chihuahua, Apple, spends the most time in my office. See her adorable face.

Kryptonite & Atticus
Jenny Moser, The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center – Kryptonite & Atticus (Finch, of course) Stevens. They make great traveling companions as well. Kryptonite is a Havanese and Atticus, a Mini Schnauzer.

Starbuck
Cynthia Wood, Cynthia Wood Law – Starbuck is an English Bull Terrier and the ultimate office dog. She plays assistant when she’s not sleeping in or wanting to play.

Daisy
Elizabeth H. Robinson, E.H. Robinson Law, LLC – This is our office dog, Daisy. She’s a five year old Boston Terrier, and has been coming to the office with me almost every day since we got her. Although a few people don’t want a dog jumping up to greet them, for the most part, she is a welcome distraction and calming force for clients. At the moment their story becomes emotional, she will snore very loudly and make them laugh, or wait by their chair for petting. I honestly think it’s therapeutic for the clients, although my co-workers don’t always agree!!!

Charlie
Leilani Brake, Law Office Of Jesse S. White – Our office building is a rare community. It allows a select group of humans to come to work each day with their Shih Tzus. This is my chocolate Shih Tzu Charlie- he often stops in to supervise our 2nd floor and make sure things are running efficiently (as you can see). Don’t let his cute face fool you, he lays down the law with an iron fist- or paw .

Tess
JD Duncan, JD Duncan, PC – This is Tess. She is an American Bulldog, and loves the rug under my desk!

Snowy and Bear
Amy Atwood, Senior Attorney, Center for Biological Diversity – These are my dogs, Bear and Snowy. Other than barking at visitors while I’m on conference calls, they’re my favorite officemates. Bear is a 6-year-old goldendoodle mix, and Snowy is a 1- or 2-year-old miniature poodle mix, southern California rescue.

Jack
Justin D. Jacobson, Managing Partner, Jacobson, Sobo & Moselle – The firm has unofficially adopted Jack, a Siberian Husky , as its mascot, even as they try to keep him from eating the pleadings. He’s their most faithful employee. He gets paid in dog treats.

Portia
Kathi Finnerty, Finnerty Law Offices Inc – This is Portia and yes, she is a rock star!