Nathaniel Gorton

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Nathaniel Gorton is a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He joined the court in 1992 after being nominated by President George H.W. Bush.

Early life and education

A Illinois native, Gorton graduated from Dartmouth College with his Bachelor's Degree in 1960 and later graduated from Columbia Law School with his law degree in 1966. Gorton also served in the US Navy on active duty from 1960 to 1962.

Legal career

Gorton spent his entire pre-judicial legal career as a private practice attorney licensed int he State of Massachusetts from 1966 to 1992.

Federal judicial career

Gorton was nominated by President George H.W. Bush on April 28, 1992 to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089 which was approved by Congress. Gorton was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 23, 1992 on a senate vote and received commission on September 24, 1992.

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The Massachusetts Project on Judgepedia
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