Background
Long, J. Richard was born on March 22, 1919 in Beardstown, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Lord and Nell (Baujan) Long.
Long, J. Richard was born on March 22, 1919 in Beardstown, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Lord and Nell (Baujan) Long.
Associate of Applied Science, Blackburn College, 1939. Juris Doctor, University Wisconsin, 1949.
Partner, Woolsey, Blakely & Long, Beloit, Wisconsin, 1949-1952; partner, Blakely & Long, Beloit, 1952-1956, 66-74; partner, Blakely, Long, Grutzner & Jaeckle, Beloit, 1956-1966; sole practice, Beloit, 1974-1979; judge circuit court, Rock County, Beloit, 1980-1996. Lecturer University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, 1973-1975, director trial advisory seminars continuing legal education, 1974-1979, co-director general practice course, 1975-1979.
Director Beloit United Giver's Fund, 1954-1957. Vice chairman governments Commission Human Rights, Madison, 1960-1967. President, board directors Center Public Representation, Madison, 1974-1979.
Trustee Blackburn College, Carlinville, Illinois, 1981. Served to captain United States Army, 1940-1946. Fellow American Bar Foundation.
Member American Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Association (governor 1971-1973), Wisconsin Academy Trial Lawyers (board directors 1974-1979), Order of Coif, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Delta (honorary).
Married Barbara Holmes, April 19, 1941. Children: Joseph R. II, James P., Robert C.