Federal Circuit / Appointed 1982 / Served to 1990
Philip Nichols Jr.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1982, Philip Nichols Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1932. He previously served on the U.S. Customs Court and Court of Claims.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1982
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Education
- Harvard 1929 · Harvard Law School 1932
- Succeeded by
- Pauline Newman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | U.S. Customs Court | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1966 | Court of Claims | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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.
Education
| Harvard University | A.B. | 1929 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1932 |
Sources
7 years on the Federal Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).