Fisher, Clarkson Sherman Born July 8, 1921, in Long Branch, NJ Died July 27, 1997, in Princeton, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a seat vacated by Reynier J. Wortendyke, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 16, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1979-1987. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1987. Service terminated on July 27, 1997, due to death. Education: Notre Dame Law School, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army sergeant, 1942-1945 U.S. Army Reserve sergeant, 1946-1949 Private practice, Long Branch, New Jersey, 1951-1964 Councilman, West Long Branch, New Jersey, 1959-1964 State assemblyman, New Jersey, 1964 Judge, Monmouth County [New Jersey] Court, 1964-1966 Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, 1966-1970