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Friday, October 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints St. Joseph Superior Court judge"

Just released from the Governor's office:

Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Margot Fisher Reagan of South Bend as St. Joseph Superior Court judge. She succeeds Judge William T. Means, who retired on September 30.

Reagan has been in private practice since 1989 and is a partner in the firm of Tuesley, Hall, Konopa, LLP. She previously served two years as a law clerk to Judge Allen Sharp in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana.

“We had five excellent candidates from which to choose, each with unique resumes, but I was so impressed with Margot’s integrity, courage and tenacity in addition to her broad civil law experience,” said Daniels. “I know she will bring great talent and energy to an already outstanding court in South Bend.”

Reagan formerly served on the Protective Services Board (PSB) of LOGAN Community Resources, Inc., in South Bend. The PSB serves as guardians of mentally disabled adults. She is also involved with the Hannah & Friends organization and is a member of the St. Joseph County Bar Association and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.

“I’m honored and humbled to have Governor Daniels’ confidence and am grateful for this opportunity to serve the citizens of St. Joseph County,” said Reagan. “I hope to continue Judge Means’ legacy of treating litigants and attorneys of the court with the utmost respect.”

Reagan earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College and her law degree from the University of Notre Dame. She was among five candidates nominated for the position by the St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission. The nominations of Elizabeth C. Hurley, Lee Korzan, Jeffrey Lane Sanford and State Senator Joseph C. Zakas were also submitted to the governor for consideration on September 15.

Judge Reagan will take the bench on or about November 10.

For background, see this ILB entry from Sept. 15th.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on October 24, 2008 01:30 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts