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John O. Colvin

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John O. Colvin
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Prior offices:
United States Tax Court
Years in office: 2016 - 2024
Education
Bachelor's
University of Missouri, 1968
Law
University of Missouri, 1971
Graduate
Georgetown University Law Center, 1978


John O. Colvin was a federal judge on the United States Tax Court. He joined the court in 1988 after a nomination from President Ronald Reagan. His term ended in 2003 and he was reappointed on August 12, 2004, by President George W. Bush. He served as chief judge from June 1, 2006 to June 1, 2012.[1][2] He also served as chief judge in an interim period from March 8, 2013, to August 6, 2013.[2] Colvin assumed senior status in 2016. His service ended on March 11, 2024, upon his death.[3]

Education

Colvin earned his A.B. in 1968 at the University of Missouri and his J.D. from the same school three years later. He also earned an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1978.[2]

Professional career

  • 1988-2012: Judge, United States Tax Court
  • 1987-Present: Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
  • 1987-1988: Chief Minority Counsel, U.S. Senate Finance Committee
  • 1985-1987: Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Finance Committee
  • 1975-1984: Tax Counsel, Senator Bob Packwood
  • 1971-1975: Office of the Chief Counsel, U.S. Coast Guard[2]

Judicial career

Tax Court

John O. Colvin was nominated to the United States Tax Court by President Ronald Reagan and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Colvin joined the court on September 1, 1988. His term ended in 2003 and he was reappointed on August 12, 2004, by President George W. Bush. He served as chief judge from June 1, 2006 to June 1, 2012, and March 8, 2013 to August 6, 2013.[2]

Awards and associations

Associations

  • Officer, Federal Bar Association Tax Section, 1978-Current[2]

See also

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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United States Tax Court
2016-2024
Succeeded by
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