Talbot Smith
1899–1978 · Fayette, MO
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | Judge | John F. Kennedy (Democratic) | Feb 9, 1962 | Death, Dec 21, 1978 |
Education
- U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1920
- Naval Academy Postgraduate School, M.S., 1928
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1934
Professional Career
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1917-1931; Engineer, Atlantic Refining Company, 1931; Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1934-1937; Professor of law, University of Missouri, 1937-1941; Attorney, U.S. Office of Price Administration, 1941-1944; Private practice, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1944-1945, 1947-1955; Professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1945-1946; Associate justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1955-1961