Background
Pelz, Joel Thomas was born on November 10, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Curtis R. and Georgia Ann (Fitschen) Pelz.
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Joel Thomas PELZ
Joel Thomas Pelz, American lawyer. Bar: Illinois 1980, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1980, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1982, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit) 1986, United States District Court (central district) Illinois 1990, United States Court Appeals (6th circuit) 1993, United States Supreme Court 1992.
Education
Valparaiso University (Bachelor of Arts, 1977). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1980). Pi Sigma Alpha; Phi Alpha Theta.
Career
Working as a partner of JENNER & BLOCK. Admitted to the bar, 1980, Illinois. United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar. United States. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits.
Achievements
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Bar: Illinois 1980, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1980, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1982, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit) 1986, United States District Court (central district) Illinois 1990, United States Court Appeals (6th circuit) 1993, United States Supreme Court 1992.
Membership
Chicago and American Bar Associations. Chicago Council of Lawyers. Civil Litigation, Products Liability, Appellate Litigation.
Interests
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Hiking, canoeing, gardening.
Connections
- Father:
- Curtis R. Pelz
- Mother:
- Georgia Ann (Fitschen) Pelz
Career
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1980