Montana Lawyer October/November 2024

IN MEMORIUM

Kevin C. Meek (pictured center) with the UGRIN ALEXANDER ZADICK, P.C. firm.

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Kevin C. Meek It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Kevin C. Meek. Kevin recently retired from the Ugrin firm after a forty-year legal career. Kevin was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1954 and grew up in the small logging community of Orting, Washington. Kevin obtained his bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 1977 and obtained his juris doctorate from Drake University in 1980. Kevin joined UAZ as a share holder and partner in 2008. Prior to joining UAZ, Kevin was in private practice in Great Falls for 22 years with the Linnell Newhall and Davis Hatley firms. Kevin also served as a Deputy County Attorneys in Lewis & Clark County and Cascade County and was also a staff attorney with the State of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Kevin was active in his church community and has served on various legal and community boards and committees. In his spare time, Kevin, his wife Audrey, his three children and grandchildren enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, camping, riding ATV’s, boating, and enjoying their mountain cabin.

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