Friday, August 5, 2011

Evan Granowitz: Continuing Marcus Kaufman's legacy

From Evan Granowitz

The grandson of former California Supreme Court Justice Marcus Kaufman, Evan Granowitz continues the pursuit for perfection, struggle for excellence, and preservation of justice.

Justice Kaufman’s watch words were: “Justice, and only justice, shall you pursue.” He joined some of the most prestigious firms before serving as a litigator at the local and state level. He has penned a number of opinions during his tenure as Justice of the Court of Appeal and of the Supreme Court. After leaving the court, his passion for the law and the legal profession kept him closely involved in the industry as a legal counselor in Southern California. People often describe him as a "thoughtful and scholarly student of the law” due to his sincere concern for his staff and his professionalism.

Evan Granowitz evokes Justice Kaufman’s words eloquently written in his ethical will, “a person’s life is measured in terms of the ideas, values, and ideals transmitted by words or examples to family, friends, community and perhaps the world. These do not perish with the mind that conceived them or the life that exemplified them. They live on and play a part in the lives of those to whom they have been transmitted.”

As a graduation gift, Justice Kaufman gave Evan a watch with two important words inscribed on it: “Be worthy.” Justice Kaufman considers personal recognition as insignificant, unless for the purpose of serving a noble aim.

In honor of his grandfather’s memory, Evan continues to stand as a vanguard of justice. He has gained the respect of his peers in the legal community and has been distinguished as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer in the state of California.

More information about Evan Granowitz’s professional career can be found at www.wolfgroupla.com.

From Evan Granowitz
From Evan Granowitz