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Peter Hill Beer

1928 – 2018

United States federal judge

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About Peter Hill Beer

Lived 1928 – 2018 (aged 89). Peter Hill Beer was an American military officer, lawyer and judge.

Peter Hill Beer (April 12, 1928 – February 9, 2018) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Education and career

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Beer was a sergeant in the United States Army toward the end of World War II, from 1945 to 1946. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tulane University in 1949 and a Bachelor of Laws from Tulane Law School in 1952. He was a captain in the United States Air Force JAG Corps from 1952 to 1955. He was in private practice in New Orleans from 1955 to 1974, serving on the New Orleans City Council from 1969 to 1974, including service as vice president from 1972 to 1974, and as acting president from 1973 to 1974. He was a judge of the Louisiana Court of Appeals from 1974 to 1979, and of the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1978 to 1979.

Federal judicial service

On October 11, 1979, Beer was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 26, 1979, and received his commission on November 27, 1979. He assumed senior status on April 12, 1994.

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Tulane University, Tulane University Law School, Tulane Law School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Hill Beer?

United States federal judge (1928-2018)

When was Peter Hill Beer born?

Peter Hill Beer was born on 12 April 1928 in New Orleans.

When did Peter Hill Beer die?

Peter Hill Beer died on 9 February 2018 in New Orleans.

What was Peter Hill Beer's occupation?

Peter Hill Beer was a military officer, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Peter Hill Beer?

Peter Hill Beer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Hill Beer

· Wikidata: Q7174670

· DBpedia: Peter Beer (judge)

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