TJB | SC | News | The Supreme Court of Texas welcomes James P. Sullivan …
Sullivan will fill a vacancy created when the governor appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock to serve as the Court’s 28th Chief Justice. Chief Justice-designate Jimmy Blacklock noted he has known Mr. Sullivan for several years. “James Sullivan is a brilliant, hard-working lawyer who has served the People of Texas with distinction for many years.
Governor Abbott Appoints Blacklock As Chief Justice, Sullivan As ...
5 days ago · James P. Sullivan of Austin has served as Governor Abbott's General Counsel since November 2021. Previously, he served as Deputy General Counsel to the Governor, as Assistant Solicitor General of Texas, and as a law clerk to Judge Thomas B. Griffith on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in addition to stints as an adjunct professor ...
Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of the Texas Supreme …
3 days ago · Justice Jimmy Blacklock, a conservative ally of Gov. Greg Abbott, has been named the new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court.He replaces Nathan Hecht, the court’s longest serving justice, who stepped down at the end of December due to the mandatory judicial retirement age.. Abbott appointed his general counsel, James P. Sullivan, to take the seat vacated by Blacklock’s promotion.
Gov. Greg Abbott names new chief justice to Texas Supreme Court
Blacklock’s and Sullivan’s appointments expire Dec. 31, 2026. They would have to run for reelection in November 2026. Hecht told The Dallas Morning News Abbott had not consulted him about a ...
Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of the Texas Supreme …
4 days ago · Abbott appointed his general counsel, James P. Sullivan, to take the seat vacated by Blacklock’s promotion. “The Supreme Court of Texas plays a crucial role to shape the future of our great ...
Justice Jimmy Blacklock appointed 28th Chief Justice of the …
Sullivan received a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University and a JD from Harvard Law School. “As general counsel for the Office of the Governor, James Sullivan has provided superior legal advice and rendered opinions on some of the most consequential legal issues in Texas,” Abbott said in a …
Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of the Texas Supreme …
5 days ago · Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, the longest serving justice on the high court. Gov. Greg Abbott also appointed his general counsel, James Sullivan, to the bench.
Governor Abbott Appoints Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice, James …
3 days ago · In a significant reshaping of the Texas Supreme Court, Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Jimmy Blacklock as the new Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice, Place 2.
Gov. Greg Abbott appoints his general counsel to Texas Supreme …
4 days ago · Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promoted Justice Jimmy Blacklock to chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court and appointed his legal adviser James Sullivan to fill an open spot on the all-Republican bench.
Blacklock elevated to Chief Justice, Sullivan appointed to Texas ...
4 days ago · James Sullivan is the new addition to the court, and he brings a wealth of experience as Abbott’s former general counsel, plus work in public, private and educational legal circles.
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