Born July 2, 1915, in Pittsburgh, PA
Died January 5, 1995

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 24, 1970, to a seat vacated by Wallace S. Gourley. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1970, and received commission on December 12, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1982-1985. Assumed senior status on July 2, 1985. Service terminated on January 5, 1995, due to death.

Education:
University of Pittsburgh, A.B., 1937
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, LL.B., 1940

Professional Career:

Special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1940-1943
U.S. Army captain, 1944-1947
Division chief, U.S. Department of the Army, Federal Republic of Germany, 1947-1949
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1949-1955, 1961-1971
First assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1955-1958
U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1958-1961
Adjunct professor of law, Duquesne University School of Law, 1977-1995