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| James Nelson | |
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| Montana Supreme Court | |
| Title: | Former Justice |
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| Appointed by: | Marc Racicot |
| Active: | 1993-2012 |
| Succeeded by: | Laurie McKinnon |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | February 20, 1944 |
| Bachelors: | University of Idaho, 1966 |
| Law School: | George Washington University, 1974 |
| Military service: | U.S. Army, 1966-1969 |
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James C. "Jim" Nelson was an associate justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He took office in May of 1993, following an appointment by then-governor Marc Racicot, and he retired on December 31, 2012.[1]
Education
Nelson received his B.S. degree from the University of Idaho in 1966 and a J.D. from George Washington University in 1974.[2]
Career
Prior to his legal career, Nelson served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969 and worked for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Before joining the Montana Supreme Court, Nelson was in private practice and was attorney of Glacier County.[3]
Elections
2004
Nelson was challenged for his seat in 2004. He defeated Cindy Younkin, winning 53% of the vote.[4]
1994 and 1996
Nelson was retained by voters in 1994[5] and 1996.[6]
See also
External links
- Montana Courts, Justice James C. Nelson
- Project Vote Smart, Justice James C. Nelson (MT)
- Missoulian, "Justice: Discrimination against gays 'a prevalent societal cancer grounded in bigotry and hate'", October 7, 2009
- Portland Independent Media Center, "Montana Supreme Court justice warns Orwell's 1984 has arrived", August 5, 2005
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