David posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
To the Dear Family of Allan,
I did not know Allan as you did, but he and I practiced law together and had, over the past decade, a some files together. And, from time to time we would speak on a personal level.
I can say the following about Allan, based upon my personal experience:
1) Allan was a helper. Allan wasn't one of those litigators looking to endlessly fight - instead, he was very much focused on helping his clients get past their troubles. He understood the role a good lawyer plays in assisting clients, by looking at the bigger picture;
2) Allan was a gentleman lawyer. Though he worked hard for his clients, my experience of him was that he remained on-point; he argued facts and avoided making things personal, while at the same time remaining passionate about his client's case; and
3) Allan was a kind man. Allan knew my father, and when my father passed away in 2009, Allan made a point of reaching out to me and sharing with me his memories of my father. And, from that day forward, whenever Allan and I would meet at the courthouse or elsewhere he would always take the time to have a quick chat.
If someone were to ask me to describe Allan in one word, it would certainly be the word Kind. I don't think anyone who ever met him could deny this fact about him.
He will be missed.
T. David Marshall
