Phil Talmadge

American judge

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|  (1952-04-23) April 23, 1952 (age 72)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political party| Democratic

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]

## References

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1. ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2002-2003. Marquis Who's Who. 2002. p. 642.
2. ^ "Our Firm". Talmadge/Fitzpatrick. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
3. ^ Postman, David (4 May 2000). "Talmadge to Leave Supreme Court". Seattle Times. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
4. ^ "Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge Says He Won't Seek a Second Term". Ellensburg Daily Record. 4 May 2000.
5. ^ "Phil Talmadge Drops Out Of Governor's Race". KOMO News. 29 April 2004. Retrieved 21 July 2016.

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