Remembering: Josiah “Jerry” Brill

Jerry Brill graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1952, and served in the Army for two years during the Korean War.

Afterwards, he joined his father in the practice of law. They merged practices with Karlins, Grossman, Karlins & Siegel in 1967 and, after numerous name changes, the firm evolved into the Siegel Brill Law Firm.

Jerry became known as an authority in zoning, land use, and eminent domain, giving seminars in these fields for many years.

Jerry was active in community affairs, serving on the boards of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Children's Service, Sholom Home, Oak Ridge Country Club, the United Way and Temple Israel, among others.

He retired from the practice of law after 52 years, but continued to enjoy his many interests with great relish, including golfing, gardening, and keeping in touch with family and friends at the computer 4 to 5 hours a day.