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Thomas W. Phillips

Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Thomas W. Phillips serves on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Nov 14, 2002. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Nov 14, 2002
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1943

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of TennesseeGeorge W. Bush · Nov 14, 2002

Education

  • Berea CollegeB.A., 1965
  • Vanderbilt University Law SchoolJ.D., 1969
  • George Washington University Law SchoolLL.M., 1973

Career

U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1969-1973; Private practice, Oneida and Knoxville, Tennessee, 1973-1991; County attorney (part-time), Scott County, Tennessee, 1976-1991

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