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Phil McNagny

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Phil McNagny
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Years in office: 1976 - 1981
Education
Law
Indiana University School of Law, 1950
Personal
Birthplace
Fort Wayne, IN


Phil McClellan McNagny, Jr. (1924-1981) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

McNagny was nominated by President Gerald Ford on June 24, 1975, to a seat vacated by George Beamer; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission the next day. He served the Northern District of Indiana until his death on March 28, 1981.[1] McNagny was succeeded in this position by Michael Kanne.

Early life and education

  • Indiana University School of Law, LL.B., 1950[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Marine Corps, 1943-1945
  • Private practice, Angola, Indiana, 1950
  • Private practice, Columbia City, Indiana, 1950-1976
  • U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, 1953-1959[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Indiana

McNagny was nominated by President Gerald Ford on June 24, 1975, to a seat vacated by George Beamer; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission the next day. He served the Northern District of Indiana until his death on March 28, 1981.[1] McNagny was succeeded in this position by Michael Kanne.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
George Beamer
Northern District of Indiana
1976–1981
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Michael Kanne