The legal community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Hector Ekes, 47, who was a renowned partner at Gardner Ekes Lawyers in Sydney.
His sudden demise happened this week and has left coworkers, clients, and loved ones in distress, trying to come to terms with the death of a man with “calm wisdom.”
Hector was respected for the way he treated people. He had small habits that made people feel like he was completely present and listening.
Friends say he had a soft smile that made difficult times easier, and his coworkers recall how he often lightly tapped his pen on his notebook when he was thinking about a case.
At Gardner Ekes, he had steadily become a guide to young lawyers, offering calm advice without making them feel rushed.
Ekes was known for mixing acute legal instincts with true compassion, a very unique combination in his field. Former clientele say he was always someone who put people first.
Social media is filled with tributes that describe him as a truthful, warm man who was fair.
Funeral arrangements are being made and should be shared soon so his grieving family and community can celebrate his life and legacy.
