It is with both sadness and joy we remember our colleagues who have passed.
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In Memoriam
R. Robert Popeo
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April 9, 1938 – July 3, 2023
The Mintz community is deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved friend and Chairman, R. Robert Popeo. Bob had a storied career, and his success as a litigator and a leader set the foundation for what Mintz has become today.
Richard G. Mintz
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September 26, 1921 – April 20, 2011
The Mintz family mourns the loss of their colleague, friend, mentor, and partner Richard G. Mintz. The son of one of the founding partners of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, PC, Mr. Mintz will long be remembered as the "soul" of Mintz, a man with a passion for people and life.
Charles D. Ferris
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April 9, 1933 - February 16, 2024
With immense sadness, we announce the death of the firm’s Name Member and former Washington, DC office head, Charles D. Ferris. During his 32-year tenure at Mintz, from 1981-2013, Charlie was instrumental in establishing our Communications practice and growing our Washington, DC office.
Mintz Remembers
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Jerome Gotkin
November 5, 1929 - October 16, 2021
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Thomas J. Kelly
July 8, 1943 - May 14, 2019
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Edouard C. LeFevre
June 16, 1970 – January 13, 2018
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Jason W. Georgitis
May 26, 1975 – February 3, 2017
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Kenneth R. Appleby
July 12, 1959 – January 17, 2015
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Stanford N. Goldman Jr.
June 14, 1942 – January 30, 2013
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Jeffrey Wiesen
May 2, 1945 – July 22, 2022
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Daniel H. Follansbee
May 27, 1965 - May 26, 2024