Michael, M. Blane Born February 17, 1943, in Charleston, SC Died March 25, 2011, in Charleston, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by James Marshall Sprouse. Confirmed by the Senate on September 30, 1993, and received commission on October 1, 1993. Service terminated on March 25, 2011, due to death. Education: West Virginia University, A.B., 1965 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1968-1971 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1971-1972 Special assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of West Virginia, 1972 Private practice, Petersburg, West Virginia, 1973-1975 Law clerk, Hon. Robert Maxwell, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, 1975-1976 Counsel, Gov. John D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia, 1977-1980 Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1981-1993