Tom Bordeaux

American politician

Thomas Bordeaux Jr.

Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 162nd district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 8, 2007
Preceded by| Lawrence R. Roberts
Succeeded by| J. Craig Gordon
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 125th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005
Preceded by| David Graves
Succeeded by| Jim Cole
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 151st district
In office
January 14, 1991 – January 13, 2003
Preceded by| Harry D. Dixon
Succeeded by| Freddie Sims
Judge of the Chatham County Probate Court
In office
January 1, 2017 – Present
Preceded by| Harris Lewis
Personal details
Born|  (1954-02-19) February 19, 1954 (age 70)
Savannah, Georgia
Political party| Democratic
Spouse| Nelle Bordeaux
Children| 2
Alma mater| University of Georgia (AB, JD)

Thomas C. Bordeaux, Jr. (born February 19, 1954) is an American judge, attorney, and politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007.[1][2]

## Early life and education

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Bordeaux was born in Savannah, Georgia, graduated from Savannah High School, then earned his bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Georgia in 1975. Following university, he earned his JD from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1979.[3]

## Career

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While a practicing attorney, Bordeaux served in the Georgia House of Representatives for 16 years. He represented the 151st district from 1991 to 2003, the 125th district from 2003 to 2005, and the 162nd district from 2005 to 2007. He briefly served as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee until his mid-session removal by Speaker Terry Coleman in 2004 following disputes over bills concerning tort reform and child endangerment.[4][5] Following his service in the Georgia House of Representatives, Bordeaux was elected to the Savannah City Council,[6] then as judge of the Chatham County Probate Court on May 24, 2016, where he still serves.[3] Among other positions, he has served on the boards of the Savannah Rape Crisis Center and of the Savannah Economic Opportunity Authority for the Savannah-Chatham County Area.[6]

## Awards

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Bordeaux has received several notable awards for his legal and political work. He received the Robbie E. Robinson Award from the Savannah Bar Association, the Friend of Medicine Award from the Medical Association of Georgia, the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Friend of Labor Award from Georgia Organized Labor, and the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Georgia Council on Aging. [3]

## Personal life

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Bordeaux is married to Rev. Nelle Bordeaux who is an associate minister at Wesley Monumental Methodist Church in Savannah and they have two children.[3]

## References

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1. ^ "Tom Bordeaux". Legis.ga.gov. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
2. ^ Jan Skutch (2016-02-24). "Savannah attorney Tom Bordeaux to run for Chatham County Probate Court judge". Savannahnow.com. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
3. ^ a b c d "Judge Thomas C. Bordeaux, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise | Trellis.Law". trellis.law. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
4. ^ "Tom vs. Pearl: Battle Royale". Connect Savannah. Connect Savannah. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
5. ^ Associated Press. "Children's protection bill heads to Perdue". Rome News-Tribune. Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
6. ^ a b Phelps, Lou (February 24, 2016). "Lawyer and former Alderman Tom Bordeaux announces run for Judgeship of Chatham County Probate Court". Savannah Business Journal. Retrieved 8 October 2024.