Thomas C. Gordon
Thomas Christian Gordon Jr. (July 14, 1915 – May 17, 2003) was born in Richmond, Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1936 and his LL.B. in 1938.
Thomas C. Gordon | |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
| In office February 17, 1965 – May 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Kennon C. Whittle |
| Succeeded by | Richard H. Poff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Christian Gordon Jr. July 14, 1915 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 2003 (aged 87) |
| Education | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Signal Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
For a number of years he was associated with the law firm of McGuire, Woods, King, Gordon and Davis. For 1963–64, he was President of the Virginia Bar Association. On February 17, 1965, he was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, having been elected by the General Assembly. Justice Gordon resigned from the Court on May 31, 1972, and returned to private practice at McGuire, Woods and Battle.
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