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Clarkson Fisher
This page is about the judge for the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. If you are looking for information on the former federal judge for the District of New Jersey, please see Clarkson Sherman Fisher.
Clarkson S. Fisher was a judge of the New Jersey Supreme Court. He assumed office on September 1, 2022. He left office on October 21, 2022.
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner appointed Fisher to the New Jersey Supreme Court on a temporary basis on August 15, 2022.[1] To read more about judicial selection in New Jersey, click here. The assignment concluded on October 21, 2022.[2]
Biography
Fisher received his bachelor's degree from Villanova University and his J.D. from Seton Hall University.[3]
After graduation from law school, Fisher was a law clerk for Superior Court Judge James T. Owens. He entered private practice after that, including work with the firm Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver. In 1993, Fisher was appointed to the New Jersey Superior Courts by Governor James M. Florio. In 1997, he became the presiding judge of the General Equity Division in Monmouth County. He served on both the Civil and Family Divisions of the court. On August 1, 2003, Judge Fisher was elevated to the Appellate Division of the superior courts.[3]
Associations
- Past member, Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges
- Past member, Supreme Court Committee on Family Law
- Past member, Supreme Court Committee on Civil Practice[3]
Appointments
2022
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner appointed Fisher to the New Jersey Supreme Court on a temporary basis on August 15, 2022.[1] The assignment concluded on October 21, 2022.[2]
2003
On August 1, 2003, Fisher was elevated to the Appellate Division of the superior courts.[3]
1997
Fisher was appointed the presiding judge of the General Equity Division in New Jersey Vicinage 9.[3]
1993
Fisher was appointed to the New Jersey Superior Courts by Governor James M. Florio.[3]
State supreme court judicial selection in New Jersey
- See also: Judicial selection in New Jersey
The seven justices of the New Jersey Supreme Court are selected by gubernatorial appointment. The governor's nominee must be confirmed by the New Jersey state Senate.[4][5]
Justices serve an initial term of seven years after appointment. If renominated by the governor and confirmed for reappointment by the Senate, they may serve on the court until they reach the mandatory retirement age of 70.[4][5]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve on the supreme court, a person must have been admitted to practice law in New Jersey for at least 10 years.[5]
Chief justice
The chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court is selected by gubernatorial appointment. The position of chief justice is a specific seat on the court rather than a temporary leadership position.[5]
Vacancies
Vacancies on the court are filled through gubernatorial appointment. The governor's nominee must be confirmed by the state Senate.[6]
The map below highlights how vacancies are filled in state supreme courts across the country.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Northjersey.com, "NJ calls up judges to temporarily fill open Supreme Court seats during 'crisis'," August 15, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Jersey Courts, "Order – Conclusion of Appellate Division Judge Clarkson Fisher’s Temporary Assignment to the Supreme Court," October 21, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 New Jersey Courts, "Judges Elevated to Appellate Division," July 10, 2003
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Jersey Courts, "The New Jersey Courts | A guide to the judicial process," accessed August 27, 2021
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 New Jersey Legislature, "New Jersey State Constitution 1947," accessed August 27, 2021 (Article VI Section II)
- ↑ New Jersey Legislature, "New Jersey State Constitution 1947," accessed August 27, 2021 (Article V Section I)
Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Jersey • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Jersey
State courts:
New Jersey Supreme Court • New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division • New Jersey Superior Courts • New Jersey Municipal Courts • New Jersey Tax Court
State resources:
Courts in New Jersey • New Jersey judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Jersey
