Richard Holwell
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Richard Holwell is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He joined the court in 2003 after being nominated by President George W. Bush.
Early life and education
Holwell graduated from Villanova with his Bachelor's Degree in 1967 and later graduated from Columbia-New York Law with his J.D. degree in 1970 and also studied at Cambridge University School of Criminology in 1971[1]
Legal career
Holwell spent his entire pre-judicial legal career as a private practice attorney licensed in the State of New York from 1971 to 2003[1].
Federal judicial career
Howell was nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Barrington Parker. Holwell was confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 2003 on a majority voice vote and received commission on September 22, 2003[2].
Notable cases
Countrywide mortgage case
On August 19, 2009, Judge Holwell ruled in favor of investors that held mortgage-backed securities in a lawsuit filed against mortgage giant Countrywide[3].
The judge ruled against a argument from Countrywide in which the company was seeking protection from lawsuits filed by investors in which are part of the 2009 mortgage modification laws approved by President Barack Obama[3].
Many legal experts viewed this is a victory for investors as this was one of the first federal court cases that allowed investors to re-coup losses during the 2008 economic crisis[3].
External links
- Judge Holwell's Biography at the Federal Judicial Center
- List of Article III judges of the Southern District of New York
- The Robing Room- Rate Judge Holwell
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "THOMAS" Nomination of Richard Holwell, May 6, 2009
- ↑ "THOMAS" Nomination of Richard Holwell, May 6, 2009{Search for Richard Holwell}
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New York Times" Countrywide Loses Ruling in Loan Suit, August 19, 2009
