Background
Polk, John W. was born on October 16, 1943 in Rochester, New York, United States.
Polk, John W. was born on October 16, 1943 in Rochester, New York, United States.
Bucknell University (Bachelor of Arts, 1965). University of Michigan (Master of Arts, 1966). Georgetown University (Juris Doctor, 1972).
Worked at Baker & McKenzie (Washington, DC) specializing in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Public Contracts. Admitted to the bar, 1972, Virginia. 1973, District of Columbia.
1975, United States. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. 1978, United States. District Court, District of Columbia. 1987, United States. Tax Court.
1988, United States. Claims Court. 1989, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. 1991, United States. Supreme Court.
1994, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Phi Beta Kappa. Assistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia, 1973-1985. Attorney Advisor, Department of the Air Force, 1985-1986.
Member: The District of Columbia Bar. Virginia State Bar; American Bar Association.
Member: The District of Columbia Bar. Virginia State Bar; American Bar Association.