Griffin Boyette Bell

Judge Griffin Boyette Bell

Personal

Birthday:

10/31/1918

Birthplace:

Americus, GA

Date of Death:

1/5/2009

Place of Death:

Atlanta, GA

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Savannah, Georgia, 1948-1952
Private practice, Rome, Georgia, 1952-1953
Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1953-1961, 1976, 1979-2009
Chief of staff, Gov. Ernest Vandiver, Georgia, 1959-1961
Attorney General of the United States, 1977-1979

Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, September 20, 1961; no Senate vote

Education

Name of School:

Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

Mercer law school's model curriculum focuses on ethics and practical skills. It was honored with the Gambrell Professionalism Award from the American Bar Association for its "depth and excellence" and "obvious commitment to professionalism."

Degree:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1948

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Court Name:

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

President Nominating:

John F. Kennedy

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

2/9/1962

Termination Date:

3/1/1976

Termination Reason:

Resignation