La Plata, George Born October 17, 1924, in Detroit, MI Died November 14, 2010, in Naples, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 27, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Service terminated on August 3, 1996, due to retirement. Education: Wayne University (now Wayne State University), A.B., 1951 Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law), LL.B., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps, 1943-1946, 1952-1954 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1956-1979 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1979-1985 Professor, Detroit College of Law, 1985-1986