Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 4, 1984, to a seat vacated by James L. Latchum; Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1984, and received commission on May 3, 1984. Served as Chief Judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on June 15, 1997.
Education:
Washington College, B.A., 1952 Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Private practice, Delaware, 1957-1959 Deputy state attorney general, Delaware, 1959-1961 Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1964-1974 Member, Delaware Tax Appeal Board, 1973-1974 Judge, Delaware Superior Court, 1974-1982 Vice chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery, 1982-1984