Jim Shea (judge)
| James Jeremiah Shea | |
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| Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court | |
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Assumed office May 5, 2014 | |
| Appointed by | Steve Bullock |
| Preceded by | Brian Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 13, 1966 Butte, Montana, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy |
| Children | 2 daughters; Kate and Mo |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
James Jeremiah Shea (born April 13, 1966)[1] is an American judge who served on the Montana Workers' Compensation Court[2] and appointed Associate Justice on the Montana Supreme Court by Governor Steve Bullock.[3]
Personal life
Shea, who grew up in Butte, was appointed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer to the Workers' Compensation Court in 2005 and again in 2011. He was previously an attorney in private practice, most recently a partner at the Missoula firm Paoli and Shea.[3]
Education and Career
Shea graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 1991 and started out as a clerk for U.S. District Judge Paul G. Hatfield in Great Falls. He later practiced insurance law and indigent criminal defense in Portland, Oregon, then returned to Montana to practice mostly civil law.[3]
Appointment to Montana Supreme Court
Governor Steve Bullock announced that he is appointing Judge Jim Shea to serve on the Montana Supreme Court. Shea will replace Judge Brian Morris, who was confirmed and commissioned as a United States district court judge for the United States District Court for the District of Montana in December 2013.[4][5] Shea's appointment is subject to confirmation by the Montana State Senate. If confirmed, he will be sworn in, but must then face election to the seat in 2016.
Family
Shea has a wife, Kathy and two daughters, Kate and Mo.[1]
References
- 1 2 "James Jeremiah Shea". Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ↑ "Workers Compensation Court".
- 1 2 3 Volz, Matt (5 May 2014). "Gov. Steve Bullock appoints Workers' Compensation Judge Jim Shea to Montana Supreme Court". Associated Press. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ↑ "Governor Bullock Appoints Judge Jim Shea to Montana Supreme Court" (PDF). NEWS RELEASE GOVERNOR STEVE BULLOCK STATE OF MONTANA. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ↑ Misra, Charlie. "Gov. Bullock Appoints Jim Shea to State Supreme Court". Beartooth NBC. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
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| Preceded by Brian Morris |
Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court 2014–present |
Incumbent |
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