Phillip Forman
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1959 and confirmed by voice vote, Phillip Forman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1919. He previously served on the District of New Jersey.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 9, 1959
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1959
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1919
- Succeeded
- Albert Branson Maris
- Succeeded by
- William Francis Smith
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | District of New Jersey · succeeded William Nelson Runyon | Hoover (R) | voice |
| 1959 | Third Circuit · succeeded Albert Branson Maris | Eisenhower (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.
18 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).