Arkansas attorney and Rose Law Firm member Tim Boe has died at the age of 71. Boe died on Thursday, July 2, after a long illness, according to his obituary.
Born on Oct. 30, 1948, Myron Timothy Boe had a 46-year career in law.
After obtaining a law degree from the University of Arkansas in 1974 and a masters of law from Southern University in 1976, Boe became the Pine Bluff City Attorney for 1974-1975 and joined the Rose Law Firm in 1980. According to his company profile, Boe specialized in appellate advocacy, construction, government and internal investigations, government relations, labor and employment, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory and compliance law, and workplace safety and health.
Boe concentrated on workplace health and safety law in the final decades of his career.
“We are all so deeply saddened at the loss of our great friend and colleague. Tim was truly one of a kind. He will be remembered for his zealous and passionate advocacy for his clients, his loyalty, humility, charm and quick wit, and his gentle, personal touch with all whom he came to know,” Rose Law Firm managing member Robyn Allmendinger said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Susan, and daughters, Elaine Ruth and Vivian. It was exceedingly clear to everyone that knew him that his wife and his girls were his ultimate joy.”
He served as a commissioner for the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, having served since 2003. He was also a charter member of the American Employment Law Council.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; two daughters, Elaine Ruth and Vivian Emilia; a brother, Michael Boe (Anita); and a nephew, Timothy Boe.
There will be a private internment with a memorial service for family and friends at a later date.
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