Background
Lederleitner, Joseph Benedict was born on September 3, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Steve and Lottie Lederleitner.
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Joseph Benedict LEDERLEITNER
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Joseph Benedict Lederleitner, American Lawyer. Bar: Illinois 1951, Illinois Supreme Court 1951, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1952, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1952, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1954. Named Owen L. Coon Foundation scholar, 1947-1950.
Education
Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science, 1947. Juris Doctor, 1950). Member, Supreme Court Committee that drafted Illinois Lawyers Association, 1968-1974.
Career
Worked at Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered. Admitted to the bar, 1951, Illinois. Member, Supreme Court Committee that drafted Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions (IPI) Civil, 1957-1965.
Instructor, The John Marshall Law School and Lawyers Institute, 1968-1975.
Member, Board Appellate Lawyers Association, 1968-1974. Member: Chicago and American Bar Associations.
Achievements
Membership
Member Supreme Court committee that drafted pattern of civil jury instructions, 1957-1965. Advisory board, general counsel Lite Opera Works, Chicago, since 1986. Board of directors Northwest Suburban Montessouri School, 1965-1972.
Member American Bar Association (vice-chairman Appellate Advocacy 1986-1987), Chicago Bar Association, International Platform Association.
Connections
Married Elaine M. Meyer, September 29, 1952. Children: Terry, Tom, Kathy (deceased), Rob, Mary Ellen, Bill, Peg, John.
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Born
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1947
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1950
Career
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1951 - 1952
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1952 - 1962
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1962 - 1963
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1963 - 1964