Jill Telfer, a trial attorney with Telfer Law who works closely with local animal rescue group Sammie’s Friends, is being named one of America’s top 10 animal defenders by the Animal Legal Defense Fund during National Justice for Animals Week 2013, Feb. 18-24. The week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness nationwide about how citizens can work within their communities to achieve real justice for animal victims — and to honor law enforcement, prosecutors, and legislators who give real teeth to laws protecting animals. Telfer often takes on pro bono animal rights cases and has been recognized in …