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Walter Gerash - share your stories

  • Friday, June 09, 2023 8:39 AM
    Message # 13213118
    Jim Chalat (Administrator)

    Walter L. Gerash

    1926-2023

    Dear Members, 

    The Colorado Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates acknowledges the passing on May 7, 2023 of ABOTA Colorado Chapter Member Walter L. Gerash at age 96. Admitted to ABOTA in 1990, Walter was one of our first Colorado Chapter members. 

    He will be remembered for his competitiveness, style, and tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients and the cause of justice. 

    His obit, with an archive of photos over 50 years of practice appeared in the Denver Post :Walter Gerash, famed Denver criminal defense attorney, dies at 96 (denverpost.com). His son Dan said in a phone call that a memorial will be planned and the date, time and place will be announced once we have the details. 

    Walter was a mentor to many of the members of our Chapter, either as a co-counsel or opposing counsel. He taught courage, stamina, unfailing devotion to his clients' causes. Pictured below in about 2011, in a chat-style CLE, Walter never lacked energy in his advocacy. 

    Best regards,

    Jim Chalat for ABOTA-CO 


  • Friday, June 09, 2023 8:41 AM
    Reply # 13213123 on 13213118
    Jim Chalat (Administrator)

    He was a great friend. Walter was a guest at our wedding and always an ally of Linda's and my professional and personal lives. I wish I kept that suit I was wearing when he stabbed me with his fountain pen saying, "you gotta OBJECT!" 

    We miss him.  


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