Richard Lyman Cates Sr. died surrounded by family of natural causes Wednesday morning, Aug 3, 2011, in Madison, finishing his 85-year adventure that began on Nov. 22, 1925, in New York City. He prosecuted corrupt police officers, defended both the University and students during the uprisings of the 60’s. In addition to his practice, he taught law at the University of Wisconsin from 1956 until 1980.
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