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Mark R. Hornak

b. 1956

American judge

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About Mark R. Hornak

Born 1956. Mark R. Hornak is an American lawyer and judge.

Mark Raymond Hornak (born March 31, 1956) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Early life and education

Born on March 31, 1956, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, Hornak earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978 from the University of Pittsburgh and a Juris Doctor in 1981 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Career

From 1981 until 1982, he served as a law clerk to Judge James Marshall Sprouse of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in Charleston, West Virginia. From 1982 until 1988, Hornak served as an associate at the Pittsburgh law firm Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney. From 1988 until his federal judicial confirmation, he was a partner with the firm, specializing in civil litigation, labor and employment law, media defense, and governmental representation. The United States Senate confirmed Hornak in a voice vote on October 19, 2011. He received his commission that same day.

Personal

Hornak has been married since 1981. He has five children.

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Important facts

Born
31 March 1956, Homestead
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Lawyer, judge
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Juris Doctor
Also known as
Mark Raymond Hornak

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark R. Hornak?

American judge

When was Mark R. Hornak born?

Mark R. Hornak was born on 31 March 1956 in Homestead.

What is Mark R. Hornak's occupation?

Mark R. Hornak is a lawyer and judge.

What nationality is Mark R. Hornak?

Mark R. Hornak is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark R. Hornak

· Wikidata: Q6769366

· DBpedia: Mark R. Hornak

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