Judge Shea appointed to Montana Supreme Court
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May 6, 2014
Montana: Governor Steve Bullock has selected a new justice for the Montana Supreme Court. On May 5, 2014, he chose Workers' Compensation Court Judge Jim Shea to fill the seat of [[Brian Morris]], now a federal judge. Regarding the appointment, Bullock stated,
| “ | From humble beginnings in Butte, and with more than 20 years in the law field, Judge Shea will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Montana Supreme Court. Because of his reputation as a fair and intelligent judge and lawyer he received broad-based support for his appointment.[1] | ” |
| —Governor Steve Bullock[2] | ||
Shea, who has been a workers' compensation court judge since 2005, was chosen over three other candidates sent to the governor for consideration by the Judicial Nomination Commission. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.[2][3]
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Office of the Governor, "Press Release: Governor Bullock Appoints Judge Jim Shea to Montana Supreme Court," May 5, 2014
- ↑ Helena Independent Record, "Bullock appoints Shea to Supreme Court," May 5, 2014 (dead link)
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