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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
Years in office: 1971 - 1982
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