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Lane, Donald Edward
Born June 10, 1909, in Chevy Chase, MD
Died May 30, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 14, 1969, to a seat vacated by Arthur M. Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1969, and received commission on June 20, 1969. Service terminated on May 30, 1979, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Trial Judge, Court of Claims, 1954-1969
Education:
George Washington University Law School
Yale University, B.S., 1931
Professional Career:
Died May 30, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 14, 1969, to a seat vacated by Arthur M. Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1969, and received commission on June 20, 1969. Service terminated on May 30, 1979, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Trial Judge, Court of Claims, 1954-1969
Education:
George Washington University Law School
Yale University, B.S., 1931
Professional Career:
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1935-1941, 1945-1954
U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1941-1945