Philip Albert Talmadge (born April 23, 1952)[1] is an American politician, attorney, and jurist, who is currently a partner at the Seattle, Washington law firm Talmadge/Fitzpatrick.[2] Talmadge graduated from Yale University and received a J.D. from the University of Washington. From 1979 to 1995 he represented West Seattle in the Washington State Senate, earning a reputation as a liberal reformer.[3] After leaving the legislature, Talmadge served a single six-year term on the Supreme Court of Washington.[4] In 2004 he was a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for Governor of Washington, but withdrew from the race in the face of lackluster polling and personal health problems.[5]
Phil Talmadge | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Washington Supreme Court | |
| In office 1995–2001 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Andersen |
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office 1979–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Buffington |
| Succeeded by | Michael Heavey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1952 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2002-2003. Marquis Who's Who. 2002. p. 642.
- ^ "Our Firm". Talmadge/Fitzpatrick. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ Postman, David (4 May 2000). "Talmadge to Leave Supreme Court". Seattle Times. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge Says He Won't Seek a Second Term". Ellensburg Daily Record. 4 May 2000.
- ^ "Phil Talmadge Drops Out Of Governor's Race". KOMO News. 29 April 2004. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
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