William Augustus Bootle

Judge William Augustus Bootle

Personal

Birthday:

8/19/1902

Birthplace:

Walterboro, SC

Date of Death:

1/25/2005

Place of Death:

Macon, GA

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Macon, Georgia, 1925-1928, 1933-1954
Part-time professor, Mercer University, 1926-1937; acting dean, 1933-1937
Assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Georgia, 1928-1929
U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, 1929-1933

Education

Name of School:

Mercer University

Degree:

A.B.

Degree Year:

1924

Name of School - Second:

Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

Mercer law school's model curriculum focuses on ethics and practical skills. It was honored with the Gambrell Professionalism Award from the American Bar Association for its "depth and excellence" and "obvious commitment to professionalism."

Degree - Second:

LL.B.

Degree Year - Second:

1925

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia

Court Name:

Georgia Middle District Court

President Nominating:

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

5/20/1954

Retirement from Active Service:

3/11/1972

Termination Date:

1/25/2005

Termination Reason:

Death