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| Bill with Bill Jr. after a race |
Happy 90th birthday to Allentown legal legend Bill Malkames. At a time when many of us have been postmarked, RETURN TO SENDER, he’s still going strong. Just last week, he had two matters before the Allentown Zoning Board and won both.
In addition to his legal prowess, Bill was at one time the dominant racer for over 40 biathlons and even triathlon. He’d spend a full day in the office, followed by hours of training. In his 50s, he once defeated the entire team sent by West Point to compete in a biathlon.
He loves practically all sports but had to wait until he was through law school to play himself because he was super smart and was pushed through high school and college at a very young age. I often saw him at my grandson’s high school and college games. He also followed his sons and grandsons, driving as long as eight hours one way just to watch them play.
At a party in his honor, I met his (now retired) secretary of 41 years, Mary. She’s 91. She attributes her longevity and great health to growing up on a farm and constantly going up and down the steps in Bill’s office. Bill's longevity is in no doubt due to an elixir he stores in bottles marked Sangria,
Bill is very competitive but does have a weakness - Hearts. He loves to play and once traveled to Las Vegas for a Hearts tournament. But he only wins about 90% of the games he plays here.
I hope Bill lives at least another 90 years.
8 comments:
Bill Malkames is truly a “lawyer’s lawyer.” I’ve know him for 40 years and even though nearly 25 years my senior, he has always treated me with respect from the first day I encountered him at a zoning hearing in the 1980s. Bill’s communication skills, knowledge of the law, and humility are par excellence. Bill has been known for his integrity and kindness. Although I haven’t seen him in awhile, he always looked decades younger than his age. I’m sure he doesn’t look 90. Happy Birthday Bill!!
BO: My understanding is that while Attorney Malkames is a competent hearts player, when one particular person plays, his winning percentage drops well below 50% !
"BO: My understanding is that while Attorney Malkames is a competent hearts player, when one particular person plays, his winning percentage drops well below 50% !"
Yes, when I play him, his winning percentage drops to 7.2%. Not everyone is adept at card counting as I.
Bernie and Bill were classmates !
Bill is the consummate gentleman as well as the best attorney in the field concerning zoning and land development!
Happy Birthday Bill!
Bill is a force of nature, a lawyer’s lawyer and valued colleague and friend over decades. Wishing Bill continued joy and blessings, and many anniversaries of this birthday.
How wonderful to hear Bill is celebrating his 90th ! Such a gentleman.
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