MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | IN MEMORIAM
Remembering
Robert MacMeekin A fixture of the Maryland bar for over five decades, MacMeekin was a partner at Fine, Kelly & MacMeekin, P.A., where he was known for his tireless commitment to his clients and his colleagues.
THE MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
(MSBA) remembers Robert “Bob” William MacMeekin, a dedicated advocate and respected practitioner who passed away on May 2, 2026, in Phoenix, Maryland. A fixture of the Maryland bar for over five decades, MacMeekin was a partner at Fine, Kelly & MacMeekin, P.A., where he was known for his tireless commitment to his clients and his colleagues. Born in Chicago, Illinois, MacMeekin attended Michigan State University (MSU), where he served as the president of the Sigma Chi fraternity and earned his undergraduate degree in 1973. A lifelong Spartan, he remained deeply connected to his alma mater, serving as the National Alumni Secretary and founding the Baltimore chapter of the MSU Alumni Association. He earned his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1975.
as a selfless advocate who worked to advance the needs of every client he served. His colleagues remember him as a friend whose professional presence was marked by trust, respect, and a protective devotion to those around him. Beyond the law, MacMeekin was an active member of his community and a man of deep personal faith. For 35 years, he was a resident of the Millgate community in Phoenix and a dedicated volunteer at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium. He was a passionate believer in the power of team sports to build character and coached youth athletics for his children, emphasizing leadership, camaraderie, and resilience. MacMeekin was a role model who prioritized humility, gratitude, and service to others. MSBA honors his enduring legacy of service to the Maryland legal profession and his unwavering dedication to his family and community.
MacMeekin’s legal career was defined by loyalty and stability. While still a law student, he secured an internship with his neighbor’s firm, the same office where he would remain for the next 50 years. Over five decades, he rose from clerk to partner and ultimately president, earning a reputation
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