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Thomas C. Wheeler

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Thomas C. Wheeler
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United States Court of Federal Claims Judge
Tenure
2020 - Present
Years in position
5
Prior offices:
United States Court of Federal Claims Judge
Years in office: 2005 - 2020
Education
Bachelor's
Gettysburg College, 1970
Law
Georgetown University, 1973


Thomas C. Wheeler is a federal judge on senior status for the United States Court of Federal Claims. He joined the court in 2005 after being nominated by President George W. Bush (R). Wheeler assumed senior status on October 23, 2020.[1]

Education

Wheeler earned his undergraduate degree at Gettysburg College in 1970, and he earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law School in 1973.[1]

Professional career

  • 1995-2005: Partner, Piper & Marbury
  • 1973-1995: Associate and Partner, Pettit & Martin[1]

Judicial career

Federal Claims

Wheeler was nominated to the United States Court of Federal Claims by President George W. Bush (R) in 2005. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 24, 2005, and immediately began duty. Wheeler assumed senior status on October 23, 2020.[1]

Awards and associations

  • Member, American Bar Association's Public Contracts and Litigation Sections[1]

See also

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