Gordon Roberts

Bob and Steve, he would have loved your words and you captured his essence. I would add that I was once in his office and he had a plaque on his wall with a Mr. Coffee machine on it from that case. I believe the plaque was from his client and it equated Gordon with Deus ex Machina. That said it all to me, but his humor and good will toward young lawyers, much of it bestowed as he held court at DB Coopers in the bowels of the Walker Center will stay with me too.

Gordy was one of three mentors in my life and legal career. He was the example I hoped and tried very hard to follow. He was not only a superb lawyer (as good, if not better, than the best lawyers in the country with whom I worked or opposed), he was a truly wonderful and very supportive friend to me and so many others. Whenever I am asked what it takes to be a good trial lawyer, my answer is always a description of Gordon L. Roberts.

I graduated from the U of U law school in 1981. Somehow or other Parsons Behle & Latimer decided to hire me. It was a pretty small outfit back then. I was not much interested in what the firm did, but I was immediately drawn to Gordon. He was my mentor and friend. We had some good times and some serious legal adventures. I didn't last too long at PB&L, but have never forgotten him or all the wisdom, legal and real world he imparted. When the book comes out listing great lawyers, and...

Best lawyer I ever ever saw

One of the many pleasures found at PB&L was an association with Gordy & Robin. Condolences to the Roberts´ family from Barbara Jensen. I think I will include Dallin here, because he would want to be included. So sorry for your loss.

Gordon was one of my legal heroes My condolences to his family.