Max Kravitz Obituary (2007) - New Albany, Ohio

Max Kravitz, 60, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007. Born November 2, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, Max is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet Kravitz, and his two sons, Bret and Zachary, his mother, Sylvia Kravitz, his brothers, Jack (Rosa) Kravitz, Larry (Laura) Kravitz, and Philip Kravitz. Max was preceded in death by his father, A. Edward Kravitz. Max graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, received his bachelors degree from Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School. He was a tenured professor at Capital Law School for 30 years and a founding member of the law firm Kravitz, Brown & Dortch, LLC. Max was a member of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, where he served on the Board of Governors. Max was a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and member and past President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Max was active in improving the conditions of Ohio prisons, and he made positive changes to Ohio’s sentencing laws by serving on the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission. He was also actively involved in the federal courts system as a member of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Advisory Committee on Rules. Max was an inspiring professor of law and a skilled advocate for his clients, for whom he worked tirelessly and relentlessly. He fought for the less fortunate and devoted endless hours to those in need. He remained particularly troubled by the lack of funds for indigent defense, and he fought to level the playing field and demanded that the system be fair. He was caring and compassionate and he treated all with dignity and respect. He loved what he did. In addition to the law, his passions included his family, his many, many close friends both locally and across the country, and golf. Anyone who had the opportunity to have Max as their friend was a better person because of his friendship, and to have Max as a friend was to have a friend for life. His lust for life was boundless. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (3232 E. Main Street) with Rabbi Sharon Mars officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Temple Israel section. Shiva will be observed at the Kravitz residence. Memorials preferred to Max Kravitz Memorial Endowment Fund, Capital University Law School, 303 E. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43215.