Two applicants announce for 2010 Montana Supreme Court opening
October 14, 2009
Montana: Two attorneys have applied to fill the vacancy on the Montana Supreme Court that will occur with the early retirement of Justice John Warner. The candidates are Karen Powell and Ron Waterman, both of Helena.
Waterman made an unsuccessful run for the Supreme Court in 2008 against then-Attorney General Mike McGrath. He is currently a partner in the firm of Gough, Shanahan, Johnson and Waterman. Powell is the Chairwoman of the State Tax Appeal Board, a post to which she was appointed in 2006 and 2009 by Governor Schweitzer. She also practices law in Helena.
The two have submitted applications with the Montana Judicial Nominating Commission. The panel will review all applications, conduct interviews of the candidates, and recommend three to five to the Governor. Governor Brian Schweitzer will make the appointment to fill the remainder of Warner's term.[1]
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Montana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Montana
State courts:
Montana Supreme Court • Montana District Courts • Montana Courts of Limited Jurisdiction • Montana Water Court • Montana Workers' Compensation Court
State resources:
Courts in Montana • Montana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Montana
