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Judge James Dickson Phillips jr

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

James Dickson Phillips jr served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1978 to 1994. The appointment came from Jimmy Carter in 1978. Education: B.A. from Davidson College; J.D. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Jimmy Carter
Active
1978 – 1994
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1978)

Education

  • B.A.Davidson College (1943)
  • J.D.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1948)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1978 – 1994) — appointed by Jimmy Carter
  • dean1964 – 1974
  • professor of law1964 – 1978
  • Faculty1960 – 1978
  • lecturer and associate professor of law1960 – 1964
  • Private practice1955 – 1959
  • Private practice1949 – 1955
  • Assistant director, Institute of Government1948 – 1949
  • U.S. Army first lieutenant1943 – 1946

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Phillips will decide any matter.