Greer Edwin Lockhart ’53, Trial Lawyer, Adjunct Professor, Benefactor, Dies at 91
Greer Edwin Lockhart ’53 passed away peacefully earlier this year at the age of 91.
Lockhart the first in his family to obtain a college degree, graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1951. He then went on to get his law degree from the Minnesota Law in 1953. He later was an adjunct professor of trial practice at the Law School and was active in fundraising and other rolls as an alumnus.
After a short stint in the military, Lockhart went to work for the law firm then named Richards, Montgomery, Cobb and Bassford (now known as Bassford Remele). He led the firm for many years as its president when it was called Bassford, Lockhart, Truesdell and Briggs.
An accomplished trial lawyer, Lockhart tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts; in most he defended claims of medical malpractice and products liability. He was recognized for his work as a trial lawyer with admission to the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He served on the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, and serving many roles in the Minnesota, Hennepin County and American Bar Associations.
His spouse of 70 years, Mary Lou Lockhart, passed away last year (“Law School Mourns the Passing of Longtime Benefactor Mary Louise Lockhart”). She was also a longtime friend and the supporter of the Law School.
A memorial service and celebration of Greer Lockhart's life will be held when large gatherings are allowed.
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