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
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THE ATLANTA LAWYER
April 2013
The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association