James Burns
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James Milton Burns (1924-2001) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
Burns was nominated by President Richard Nixon on March 22, 1972, to a seat vacated by Gus Solomon; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 25, 1972, and received commission on June 2, 1972. From 1979-1984, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on November 24, 1989. He served the District of Oregon until his death on December 21, 2001.
Education
- University of Portland, B.A., 1947
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1950
Professional career
- U.S. Army, 1943-1945
- Private practice, Portland, Oregon, 1950-1952, 1956-1966
- District attorney, Harney County, Oregon, 1952-1956
- Special Master, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, 1962-1965
- Judge, Oregon Circuit Court for Multnomah County, 1966-1972
- Faculty, National Judicial College, 1971
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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