Michael Douglas
| Michael Douglas | |
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| Current Court Information: | |
| Nevada Supreme Court | |
| Title: | Justice |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Kenny Guinn |
| Active: | 2004-2013 |
| Chief: | 2010-2011 |
| Past post: | Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court |
| Past term: | 1996-2004 |
| Past position: | Judge |
| Personal History | |
| Bachelors: | California State College, 1971 |
| Law School: | University of California Hastings College of Law, 1974 |
| Candidate 2012: | |
| Candidate for: | Supreme Court |
| State: | Nevada |
| Election information 2012: | |
| Incumbent: | Yes |
| Election date: | November 6, 2012 |
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Michael L. Douglas is a Justice on the Nevada Supreme Court; he served as Chief Justice from 2010 to 2011.[1] Justice Douglas, the first African American justice in Nevada’s history, was appointed by Republican Governor Kenny Guinn to the Court in March 2004.[2] His term on the court expires in 2013.
2012 election
Douglas will run unopposed for reelection in the general election on November 6, 2012. [3]
- See also: Nevada judicial elections, 2012
Education
Douglas received his Bachelor's Degree from California State College in 1971 and his J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of Law in 1974.[4]
Career
- Justice for the Nevada Supreme Court, 2004 - present
- Judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court, 1996 - 2004
- Civil Division attorney with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, 1984 - 1996
- Attorney with Nevada Legal Services, 1982 - 1984
- Private practice, Philadelphia, PA [5]
Awards and Associations
- Past president, Nevada American Inns of Court
- Member, Nevada Law Foundation
- Member, Consumer Credit Counseling Service [5]
Judicial survey
The Las Vegas Review Journal conducted a judicial performance evaluation in 2010. The survey asked state attorneys to rate judges on a variety of criteria. Of the 796 respondents, 72% recommended Judge Douglas for retention. [6][7]
Elections
- He was re-elected by voters on November 4, 2004, winning 49.9% of the vote.[8]
- For Judge Douglas' contributions, expenses and financial disclosure reports, visit The Nevada Secretary of State Web Site. In his 2006 race for the Supreme Court, Douglas raised $419,425 total.[9] The top three contributions by economic interest are:
- Lawyers and Lobbyists, $115995
- General Business, $92,775
- Finance, Insurance and Real Estate, $32,000
- For a full summary of Douglas' campaigns, visit Follow the Money
See also
External links
- Supreme Court of Nevada website
- Las Vegas Review Journal: NV Supreme Court throws out spending control initiative--allows eminent domain to go before voters
- Legal Newsline, "Nevada AG asks Supreme Court to reconsider tax ruling", April 14, 2008
- Nevada Judiciary "Justice Douglas Sworn In During Historic Investiture", May 3, 2004
- Chief Justice Douglas' 2011 State of Judiciary address
References
- ↑ Nevada Appeal, "Michael Douglas to become chief justice of Nevada Supreme Court," December 31, 2010
- ↑ Nevada Supreme Court
- ↑ RGJ.com, "3 Nev. Supreme Court Justices run unopposed," January 23, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, Justice Michael L. Douglas (NV)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Nevada Judiciary, Justice Michael Douglas
- ↑ Judicial Performance Evaluation:Results
- ↑ Judicial Performance Evaluation:Methodology
- ↑ 2004 elections results
- ↑ Follow The Money: Michael Douglas
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Kris Pickering • Mark Gibbons • Ron Parraguirre • James Hardesty • Michael Cherry • Michael Douglas • Nancy Saitta • | ||
| Former | A. William Maupin • Cameron Batjer • | ||
