Judge Philip Nichols jr
Judge
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Philip Nichols jr served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from 1982 to 1990. Education: B.A. from Harvard University; J.D. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: United States Court of Claims, United States Customs Court.
- Court
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Position
- Judge
- Active
- 1964 – 1990
- Party
- Democratic
- ABA Rating
- Qualified (1966)
Education
- B.A.Harvard University (1929)
- J.D.Harvard University (1932)
Career History
- JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1982 – 1990)
- JudgeUnited States Court of Claims (1966 – 1982) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
- JudgeUnited States Customs Court (1964 – 1966) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
- Commissioner of customs1961 – 1964
- Private practice1954 – 1961
- General counsel1951 – 1954
- Assistant general counsel1947 – 1951
- U.S. Navy lieutenant commander1944 – 1946
- Special attorney1942 – 1944
- Special attorney1938 – 1941
- Private practice1932 – 1938
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