Remembering
Ralph I. Lancaster, Jr.
Ralph I. Lancaster, Jr., our colleague and friend,
passed away on January 22, 2019.
Ralph's extraordinary 60-year legal career included a host of
accomplishments and accolades, as well as leadership
roles in professional organizations dedicated to improving
the administration of justice in state and federal courts.
Ralph had a nationwide reputation for his skills as a trial
lawyer. He was also dedicated to providing legal
services to the underserved and those in need, and he
saw that work as the duty of those bestowed the
privilege of practicing law.
His skill, intellect, and work ethic were second to
none. He was fair, ethical, kind, and loved to laugh.
He was a mentor and role model to so many.
We will miss Ralph very much and we will honor his
legacy by continuing the tradition of excellence in
the practice of law that was so important to him.
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