Born August 7, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA
Died March 9, 2002, in Pittsburgh, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 23, 1982, to a seat vacated by William W. Knox. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1982, and received commission on March 19, 1982. Service terminated on April 22, 1985, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 7, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Service terminated on March 9, 2002, due to death.

Education:
Duquesne University, B.A., 1964
Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1967

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. Ralph H. Smith, Jr., Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County [Pennsylvania], 1967-1968
Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1968-1972
Special assistant to the attorney general, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1974-1979
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1973-1979
Faculty, Duquesne University School of Law, 1974-1983, 1987-1994; associate professor of law, 1974-1983; adjunct professor of law, 1987-1994