Retired real estate attorney Julian Good succumbs in GA; memorial Fri.

JULIAN GOOD, a retired real estate attorney who was a senior partner in the law firm of Lemle & Kelleher, an integral part of his more than 50-year legal career, died August 18 of complications from pneumonia in Savannah, GA, where he had been living since 2006. He was 82.

Prior to his retirement, Good was the Louisiana counsel for many prominent corporate and financial companies and played a leading role in finalizing many major real estate projects that included Canal Place, Riverwalk, Harrah’s Casino and the Oakwood Mall. He was also among the first Louisiana attorneys to be admitted to the prestigious American College of Real Estate Attorneys.

A native of New Orleans, Good attended Isidore Newman School before enrolling at Tulane University, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He matriculated to the Tulane School of Law and  graduated Order of the Coif and a member of the Tulane Law Review. Following graduation, Good served in the Judge Advocate General department of the United States Air Force as a first lieutenant and was honorably discharged prior to his practice of law in New Orleans.

An avid reader and an accomplished bridge player, Good was noted as a mentor to his fellow attorneys, especially inspirational to many who number among the most influential in the city today.

Good was an active member of the New Orleans Jewish community, having served Touro Synagogue as it president and maintained close ties even after his move to Savannah. He was also a member of the boards of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and Willow Wood (now the Woldenberg Village) and served on the boards of his alma mater, Isidore Newman School, and Metairie Park Country Day School. Good was also a member of the Advisory Committee of the Dean of the Tulane School of Law.

Good is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy (née Greenwald) Good; his son, Julian H. Good, Jr. of New Orleans (Wendy Schornstein Good); his two daughters, Lisa Good Dissinger of Philadelphia, PA (Donald), and Danyse Good Skelton of Longmont, CO (Steve); and five grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Friday, August 23 at Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning prior at 12:30 p.m.  A private burial service was held following the memorial.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Touro Synagogue, the Tulane School of Law School, Isidore Newman School,  or the charity of your choice. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be expressed online here.  For more information call 504-835-2341