James Beaty

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James Beaty

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

Education

Bachelor's

Western Carolina University, 1971

Law

University of North Carolina School of Law, 1974

Personal
Birthplace
Whitmire, S.C.

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James A. Beaty, Jr. was a federal judge with the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. He joined the court in 1994 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton (D). Beaty was the chief judge of the court from 2006 to October 31, 2012.[1] Beaty assumed senior status on June 30, 2014. Beaty retired from the court on January 31, 2018.[2]

Early life and education

Born in Whitmire, South Carolina, Beaty graduated from Western Carolina University with his bachelor's degree in 1971 and later from the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a J.D. degree in 1974.[2]

Professional career

From 1974 to 1981, Beaty entered private practice in the State of North Carolina before becoming a superior court judge in the Forsyth County Superior Court from 1981 to 1994.[2]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Middle District of North Carolina

Beaty was nominated to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina by President Bill Clinton on August 25, 1994 to a seat vacated by Richard Erwin. Beaty was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 1994, on a voice vote and received commission on October 11, 1994. Beaty has served as the Chief Judge of the Court since 2006.[3] Beaty assumed senior status on June 30, 2014.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Richard Erwin
Middle District of North Carolina
1994–2014
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Loretta Copeland Biggs