Robert Boyd Chickering

My heart goes out to Bev and her family. I worked with and for Bob for almost 28 years as his secretary. There is definitely no finer man on this earth than Bob. He was respectful and loyal to a fault. He always saw both sides of every situation. He was a confidant and friend, not just a boss. There is a gaping hole in my heart. His leadership will be missed by everyone at Dorsey. We all will miss Buck Steele and his off-the-wall expressions. I can’t remember the exact words, but when he was...

I have wonderful memories of "RBC" as I have always called him. My acquaintance goes back to 1976 when I started working at Warren, Chickering & Grunewald in Oakland while a junior in high school. The firm was my second family. RBC was a hard worker, successful, pleasant and someone who enjoyed a good laugh. Occasionally we'd have times just telling jokes, shooting the breeze in Beckie's office. I remember his infectious laughter and smiling face. I was surprised to see him once at a...

Sincere condolences to Bob's family. I worked with Bob many years ago at the Flehr firm. He made me laugh with his statement about why he became a lawyer: "If you can't play or build a piano in our family, you have to do SOMETHING!" He was a fine person who will be greatly missed by everyone with whom he ever worked.

My sincerest condolences to Beverly and all of Bob's family. I started working with Bob and his secretary, Beckie, when I was pregnant with my son, who turns 18 this May. Bob was always a joy to work with, and I learned so much from both he and Beckie, for which I am eternally grateful. I am glad to know that Bob did not suffer a long illness, for he did not deserve to do so. The saying is true about Bob - only the good die young. I'll miss knowing you're around, Bob. Thanks for being one of...