Vol. LVII Allentown, PA Friday, July 22, 2016 No. 4

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Vol. LVII Allentown, PA Friday, July 22, 2016 No. 4
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THE COURT
The Hon. Edward D. Reibman, President Judge
The Hon. Carol K. McGinley, Judge
The Hon. Robert L. Steinberg, Judge
The Hon. J. Brian Johnson, Judge
The Hon. Kelly L. Banach, Judge
The Hon. James T. Anthony, Judge
The Hon. Maria L. Dantos, Judge
The Hon. Michele A. Varricchio, Judge
The Hon. Douglas G. Reichley, Judge
The Hon. Alan M. Black, Senior Judge
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HON. WILLIAM H. PLATT, President
PATRICK J. REILLY, President-Elect
MICHELLE M. FORSELL, Vice President
JAMES J. KOzUCH, Secretary
SARAH M. JOLLY, Treasurer
SUSAN G. MAURER, Historian
THOMAS F. TRAUD, JR., Law Journal Committee
RAY BRIDGEMAN, Executive Director
GRAIG M. SCHULTz, Case Editor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
U.S. BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP VACANCY
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Chief Judge Theodore A. McKee of the United States
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announces the appli-
cation process for a bankruptcy judgeship in the Middle
District of Pennsylvania, seated in Harrisburg. A bankruptcy
judge is appointed to a 14-year term pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§152.
To be qualified for appointment an applicant must:
(a) Be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest
court of at least one state, the District of Columbia, or
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and a member in good
standing of every other bar of which they are members.
(b) (1) Possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good
character; (2) possess, and have demonstrated, a commit-
ment to equal justice under the law; (3) possess, and have
demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence;
(4) indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that
the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if ap-
pointed; and (5) be of sound physical and mental health
sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office.
(c) Not be related by blood or marriage to (1) a judge of the
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; (2)
a member of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit; or
(3) a judge of the district court to be served, within the
degrees specified in 28 U.S.C. §458, at the time of the
initial appointment.
(d) Have been engaged in the active practice of law for a
period of at least five years. The Judicial Council may
consider other suitable legal experience as a substitute
for the active practice of law.
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The selection process will be confidential and competitive.
The annual salary for this position will be $186,852. Persons
shall be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender,
religion, national origin, disability or religious affiliation. The
name of the candidate selected for the position will be pub-
lished for public comment prior to appointment. The name
of the person selected will also be submitted to the Director
of the Administrative Office, who shall request background
reports by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The application process is entirely automated. No paper
applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted
electronically by Friday, August 12, 2016. Applications
must be submitted only by the potential nominee personally,
indicating the person’s willingness to serve if selected. The
individual selected must comply with the financial disclosure
requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of
1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified as
amended at 5 U.S.C. app. §§101-111).
To apply, go to www.ca3.uscourts.gov for more informa-
tion or call the Circuit Executive’s Office at [phone].
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