It is with profound sadness that we honor the life and legacy of our friend, partner,
and colleague, Robert "Bobby" Debes, who passed away after a courageous battle with
glioblastoma.
For more than three decades, Bobby dedicated his career to helping people navigate
some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He believed that every client
deserved to be heard, treated with respect, and given honest, thoughtful legal advice.
His intelligence, steady judgment, and unwavering integrity earned the trust of thousands
of clients and the respect of judges, opposing counsel, and colleagues throughout
the legal community.
Those of us who had the privilege of working alongside Bobby knew that his greatest
qualities extended far beyond the courtroom. He was a loyal partner, a trusted mentor,
and a genuine friend. He approached every challenge with humility, compassion, and
quiet strength, and he never lost sight of the people behind the legal issues.
Bobby's impact on this firm cannot be measured solely by the cases he handled or
the clients he served. He helped shape the culture of our firm through his kindness,
professionalism, and unwavering commitment to doing what was right. His influence
will continue to guide us every day.
Although Bobby is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the values he instilled,
the lives he touched, and the example he set for all of us. We are honored to have
called him our partner and our friend, and we will forever cherish the time we had with him.
He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.