Justice overton.

As I read the various obituaries of the life of Justice Ben Overton, I thought of various other accomplishments of his life and character to be emphasized or praised.

He helped form the Dispute Resolution Section of the ABA and helped it grow into one of the healthiest and most active sections of the ABA.

He helped the country of Romania write a democratic constitution after the overthrow of the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Although Romania still struggles with its transition to a democracy, that constitution has served the country well, including during the summer of 2012 when the Supreme Court of Romania addressed a legislative attempt to remove the democratically elected president.

Justice Overton mentored many young lawyers and judges, and he was always...