David K. Ansell received the Abe Zager Professionalism Award at the Monmouth County Bar Association’s 100^th anniversary gala held at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey in October of 2007. This award is given to the attorney who attains the highest degree of professionalism both in the practice of law and in public service as decided by the votes of all of the lawyers in Monmouth County. To be eligible for this award, one must adhere to the professional standards of practice and possess qualities such as civility in relations to the judiciary, members of the Bar and clients, integrity and legal or community service. The award was presented to Mr. Ansell by his son, Mitchell J. Ansell, a former Monmouth County Bar president and Partner of the Firm.