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McLellan, Hugh Dean

Born September 10, 1876, in Belfast, ME
Died June 20, 1953, in Brookline, MA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Nominated by Herbert Hoover on January 18, 1932, to a seat vacated by James M. Morton, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1932, and received commission on February 10, 1932. Service terminated on September 30, 1941, due to resignation.

Education:
Colby College, A.B., 1895
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1902

Professional Career:

Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1902-1932, 1941-1953
Lecturer, Boston University Law School, 1929-1938
Lecturer, Harvard Law School, 1935-1942