Jack M. Gordon

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Jack Gordon

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Education

Bachelor's

Louisiana State University, 1951

Law

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 1954

Personal
Birthplace
Lake Charles, La.


Jack Murphy Gordon (1931-1982) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Gordon was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 14, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. He served the Eastern District of Louisiana until his death on March 4, 1982.[1] Gordon was succeeded in this position by Martin Feldman.

Early life and education

  • Louisiana State University, B.S., 1951
  • Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1954[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps, 1954-1956
  • Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1954-1971[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Louisiana

Gordon was nominated by President Richard Nixon on April 14, 1971, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. He served the Eastern District of Louisiana until his death on March 4, 1982.[1] Gordon was succeeded in this position by Martin Feldman.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Eastern District of Louisiana
1971–1982
Seat #9
Succeeded by:
Martin Feldman