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A message from Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP (San Francisco, CA, USA): It is with deep sadness that we announce that our senior partner Bill Coblentz has passed away. Bill’s passing is a particular loss to those of us who had the honor of knowing him for decades, and of apprenticing under him. Bill was a towering figure, and his contributions to our city, our state, our country, and the world have been momentous. He infused our firm with his spirit. Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass would not exist today without his having served as its leader for so many years, but his legacy extends far beyond our firm. We will miss him dearly. Following are a few select articles reflecting Bill's impact on the legal profession and the community.

New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/20/us/politics/20coblentz.html?_r=3&ref=obituaries

S.F. Chronicle editorial: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/13/EDBD1FD52M.DTL

S.F. Chronicle article: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/13/BATV1FD75E.DTL

The Economist article: http://magic.economist.com/node/17145063

You can view a special tribute (with links to more) via our website home page at www.coblentzlaw.com.