Britt, William Earl Born 1932 in McDonald, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 14, 1980, to a seat vacated by John D. Larkins, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1980, and received commission on May 23, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1983-1990. Assumed senior status on December 7, 1997. Education: Wake Forest University, B.S., 1956 Wake Forest University School of Law, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Army specialist 4, 1953-1955 Law clerk, Hon. Emery B. Denny, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1958-1959 Private practice, Fairmont and Lumberton, North Carolina, 1959-1980