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Lee, Elmo Pearce
Born February 10, 1882, in Coushatta, LA
Died July 26, 1949
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 5, 1943, to a seat vacated by Rufus Edward Foster. Confirmed by the Senate on November 30, 1943, and received commission on December 17, 1943. Service terminated on July 26, 1949, due to death.
Education:
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), LL.B., 1911
Professional Career:
Died July 26, 1949
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 5, 1943, to a seat vacated by Rufus Edward Foster. Confirmed by the Senate on November 30, 1943, and received commission on December 17, 1943. Service terminated on July 26, 1949, due to death.
Education:
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), LL.B., 1911
Professional Career:
Private practice, Mansfield, Louisiana, 1911-1928
Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1928-1943