Michael, James Harry Jr. Born October 17, 1918, in Charlottesville, VA Died August 29, 2005, in Charlottesville, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 9, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1995. Service terminated on August 29, 2005, due to death. Education: University of Virginia, B.S., 1940 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1942 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1946 Private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1946-1980 U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1948-1969 Lecturer, University of Virginia, 1948-1953 Judge, Charlottesville [Virginia] Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, 1954-1967 Special master in patent cases, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1960-1970 State senator, Virginia, 1968-1980 Research Collections