Watson, James Lopez Born May 21, 1922, in New York, NY Died September 1, 2001, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Jed Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Service terminated on November 1, 1980, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade Reassigned on November 1, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1727. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1991. Service terminated on September 1, 2001, due to death. Education: New York University, B.A., 1947 Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1945 Private practice, 1951-1953 State senator, New York, 1954-1963 Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, 1963-1966