Terrence McVerry
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Terrence F. McVerry was a federal judge with the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush. McVerry assumed senior status on September 30, 2013. His service ended on March 8, 2021, when he died.[1]
Early life and education
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, McVerry graduated from Duquesne University with his bachelor's degree in 1965 and his J.D. in 1968.[2]
Professional career
- 2013 - 2021: Senior judge
- 2002-2013: Judge
- 2000-2002: Solicitor and general counsel, Community College of Allegheny County
- 2000-2002: Solicitor and director, Allegheny County Law Department
- 1998-2000: Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
- 1969-1973: Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- 1966-1998: Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pa.[2]
Judicial career
Western District of Pennsylvania
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Terrence F. McVerry |
| Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 223 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: January 23, 2002
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: June 27, 2002
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| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: July 31, 2002
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| Confirmed: September 3, 2002
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| Vote: 88-0
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McVerry was nominated by President George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Judge Donald Ziegler. The American Bar Association rated McVerry Unanimously Well Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on McVerry's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 27, 2002, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on July 31, 2002. McVerry was confirmed on a recorded 88-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on September 3, 2002, and he received his commission on September 4, 2002. Judge McVerry served as a judge on senior status from 2013 to 2021.[2][3][4]
See also
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Obituary: Terrence F. "Terry" McVerry, a former legislator and judge," March 10, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge Terrence F. McVerry," accessed May 22, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 1332 — Terrence F. McVerry — The Judiciary," accessed May 22, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 107th Congress," accessed May 22, 2017
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| Preceded by: Donald Ziegler |
Western District of Pennsylvania 2002–2013 Seat #2 |
Succeeded by: Peter Phipps
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
