George La Plata
Personal
Birthday:
10/17/1924
Birthplace:
Detroit, MI
Date of Death:
11/14/2010
Place of Death:
Naples, FL
Race or Ethnicity:
Hispanic
Gender:
Male Prior Employment:
U.S. Marine Corps, 1943-1946, 1952-1954
Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1956-1979
Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1979-1985
Professor, Detroit College of Law, 1985-1986
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, September 11, 1984; no Senate vote
Education
Name of School:
Wayne University (now Wayne State University)
Degree:
A.B.
Degree Year:
1951
Name of School - Second:
Michigan State University College of Law
MSU Law offers a rigorous and intellectually challenging required curriculum enhanced by numerous specialty programs. Its integrated learning connecting theory to practice provides a thorough education in all principal areas of law and practice and gives you knowledge and hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career.
Degree - Second:
LL.B.
Degree Year - Second:
1956 Judicial Career
Court Name:
U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Court Name:
Michigan Eastern District Court
President Nominating:
Ronald Reagan
Party Affiliation of President:
Republican
Commission Date:
4/4/1985
Termination Date:
8/3/1996
Termination Reason:
Retirement