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Martin Kahn Obituary
August 5, 1932 - November 28, 2024
Doral, Florida - Martin D. Kahn passed away in Doral, FL November 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Martha A. Block, and children Patricia Kahn (Dan Williams) Jill Kahn (Danny Sobush) and Robert Kahn (Penny Parham), grandchildren Max Williams (Rebecca Griffin) Megan Williams (Connor Menninger), Jack and Jesse Kahn, and great grandchildren Finn and Rory Williams.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 5, 1932 he received his bachelor's degree from Penn State and did graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps 1954-56 (active) 1956-62 (reserves) Captain, he received his law degree from the University of Miami. From 1960-1988 he maintained a general civil trial practice. He served as City Attorney of North Miami from 1965-1973, and was General Counsel and member of the State of Florida InterAmerican Center Authority.
Prior to becoming a judge, he was active in the community as President and Director of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Vice-president and Director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami, North Miami Jaycees, and Penn State Alumni Club of South Florida. He earned scores of citations for volunteer and pro bono work during his 27 years of practice.
A distinguished legal educator, Judge Kahn served as a faculty member of the Florida Judicial College's Pre-Bench Program and New Judges School, Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies, the Conference of Circuit Judges, and the Conference of County Court Judges. He taught at the University of Miami School of Law in the Litigation Skills Program, and was on the adjunct faculty at FIU. In 1994, he mentored a first-grade class at Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School.
He was appointed to 3 terms as Chair of The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, served on The Florida Bar Board of Legal Education and Specialization, was a member of FAWL and a Director of the Dade County Bar Association.
In his free time, he enjoyed flying and skiing.
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Linda Dittmeyer Altavilla
January 17, 2025
I worked for Martin Kahn in the early 1980s. It was my first position as a legal assistant. He was kind, patient and taught me well. I took the valuable lessons I was given all through my entire career. I have fond memories of my time in his practice. My heart goes out to his family for their loss.
David R Weissman
December 26, 2024
I worked for Martin Kahn as a Law Clerk in 1972 while he was Attorney for the City of North Miami. He was a gentleman as well as knowledgeable in all aspects of the law.
He will be missed as well as respected.
David Deehl
December 25, 2024
I appeared before Judge Kahn, taught with him, and respected and enjoyed judge Kahn. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Marsha Elser
December 24, 2024
I send condolences to Patty and the family.
Philip Maniatty
December 24, 2024
I tried many cases before Judge Kahn when he was in the Criminal Division of the Circuit Court. He was an excellent trial judge. He also treated his regularly assigned Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders like family. He would periodically have baking and cooking contests, enlisting other judges to rank the submissions. He was a true gentleman.
Steve Waters
December 24, 2024
Robert, Jill, Patti-Sorry to hear about your Dad.
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