Born: 13-Sep-1941
Birthplace: Chattanooga, TN

Gender: Male
Religion: Presbyterian [1]
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Judge

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Tennessee Chief Justice

Military service: US Army (Medical Service Corps, 1967-69)

    University: BS, University of Chattanooga (1964)
    Law School: JD, University of Cincinnati College of Law (1976)
    Professor: Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1984-2001)

    Tennessee State Supreme Court Chief Justice (2005-)
    Tennessee State Supreme Court Justice (1998-2005)
    Tennessee State Official Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals (1995-98)
    Tennessee State Official Circuit Court Judge (1983-95)
    Tennessee Bar Association 1967
    American Legion
    Chattanooga Bar Association Board of Governors (1979-80)
    Chattanooga Bar Foundation
    Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association President (1977-78)
    Rotary International Chattanooga
    Sigma Chi Fraternity
    Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors (1978-79)

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