The Atlanta Lawyer April 2013 | Page 10

IN MEMORIAM Andrew R. Pachman Our good friend, Andy Pachman, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013, after a hard fought battle with cancer. The news is still trying to sink in as we all struggle to make sense of why such a great guy was taken from this world at such a young age. Life is fragile so take the time to hold your loved ones close and spend some extra time with them in honor of Andy. Andy dedicated his legal career to helping others through the practice of family law. In just over 20 years, Andy contributed so very much to our Section. As you know, Andy was a founding partner of Pachman Richardson, LLC in Atlanta. He served our Section tirelessly for over ten years on the Executive Committee. Andy was chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section and was chosen as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia Super Lawyers for the past two years. Andy willingly shared his wisdom and knowledge with us by speaking on numerous occasions at our Section’s seminars. Andy was truly a friend to everyone in our Section and set the bar high for all of us to follow. While Andy loved the practice of family law, his true passion was his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and two daughters during this difficult time of loss. Our deepest condolences are also with the members of his firm as they try to pick up the pieces and move forward. I know several of us have already been sharing “Andy stories” with each other in an effort to ease some of the pain of his death. Personally, I will always remember his huge smile and the support he extended to me over the years. He was always there to give advice, or to just listen, and I will miss him very much. One of Andy’s favorite pastimes was the love of golf. Many of us have had the pleasure of playing with him over the years. So, next time you are on the golf course, tee one up in honor of our good friend Andy. And, if you look to the sky, I bet you will see that big smile of his shining down on you. - Kelly Anne Miles, Chair State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section 10 THE ATLANTA LAWYER April 2013 The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association