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Jarvis, James Howard II
Born February 28, 1937, in Knoxville, TN
Died June 6, 2007, in Knoxville, TN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 6, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 1984, and received commission on October 12, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on February 28, 2002. Service terminated on June 6, 2007, due to death.
Education:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1958
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1960
Professional Career:
Died June 6, 2007, in Knoxville, TN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 6, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 1984, and received commission on October 12, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on February 28, 2002. Service terminated on June 6, 2007, due to death.
Education:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1958
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1960
Professional Career:
Private practice, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1960-1968
Private practice, Maryville, Tennessee, 1968-1972
Judge, Blount County [Tennessee] Law and Equity Court, 1972-1977
Judge, Tennessee Circuit Court, Thirtieth Judicial Circuit, 1977-1984