Lawrence Warren Pierce
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and confirmed by voice vote, Lawrence Warren Pierce was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1951. He previously served on the Southern District of New York.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 18, 1981
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1981
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- St. Joseph's College (now St. Joseph's) 1948 · Fordham Law 1951
- Succeeded
- Murray Irwin Gurfein
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Michael McLaughlin
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Southern District of New York · succeeded William Bernard Herlands | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1981 | Second Circuit · succeeded Murray Irwin Gurfein | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
13 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).