"... and a cabdriver hat. He answers his own phone a lot. He's always accessible. He's one step below the Supreme Court, but he's such an everyday man."
Goodbye to Judge Edward R. Becker, who died today.
May 19, 2006
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I believe the term is "schmatte", though Sen. Specter insists it's "peltzel".
Those of us who practice before the Third Circuit -- regardless of ideology -- basically worship Ed Becker. An absolute genius who cared for justice, and a liberal Republican in the best sense of both terms. Wow, he will be missed.
Thanks, Adam.
"the perfect combination of Mensa and mensch."
....sounds like some kinda guy.......
He was on C-SPAN once and I called in and asked him a question. He gave a wonderful, scholarly, comprehensive answer, and a described a pertinent case so that I could easily locate the citation.
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