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Leo Branton Jr.

1922 – 2013

American lawyer

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About Leo Branton Jr.

Lived 1922 – 2013 (aged 91). Leo Branton Jr. was an American lawyer.

Leo Branton Jr. (February 17, 1922 – April 19, 2013) was an American trial lawyer. He attended Tennessee State University and earned his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1948. He served in the Army during World War II. Branton represented Nat King Cole in a label dispute, and Jimi Hendrix's estate, among others. He was well known for representing Angela Davis during her 1972 murder trial and subsequent acquittal.

Branton was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on February 17, 1922 to Leo Branton Sr. and Pauline Wiley, the oldest of five children. His mother was a graduate of the Tuskegee Institute.

In 2011, the NAACP honored Branton by awarding him the William Robert Ming Advocacy Award for the spirit of financial and personal sacrifice displayed in his legal work.

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Important facts

Born
17 February 1922, Pine Bluff
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 April 2013
Occupation
Lawyer
Nationality
United States
Education
Tennessee State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Branton Jr.?

American lawyer (1922-2013)

When was Leo Branton Jr. born?

Leo Branton Jr. was born on 17 February 1922 in Pine Bluff.

When did Leo Branton Jr. die?

Leo Branton Jr. died on 19 April 2013.

What was Leo Branton Jr.'s occupation?

Leo Branton Jr. was a lawyer.

What nationality was Leo Branton Jr.?

Leo Branton Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Branton Jr.

· Wikidata: Q15992796

· DBpedia: Leo Branton Jr.

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