Peter Stephen Popovich

Background

Popovich, Peter Stephen was born on November 27, 1920 in Crosby, Minnesota, United States. Son of Peter and Rose Mary (Mehelich) Popovich.

Education

Associate of Arts, Hibbing (Minnesota) Junior College, 1940; Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1942; Bachelor of Laws, St. Paul College of Law, 1947; Doctor of Laws (honorary), William Mitchell College Law, 1991.

Career

Senior partner, Peterson & Popovich, St. Paul, 1947-1983; chief judge, Minnesota Court Appeals, St. Paul, 1983-1987; associate justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, 1987-1989; chief justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, 1989-1990; partner, Briggs & Morgan, St. Paul, 1991-1996.

Achievements

• Peter Stephen Popovich has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, state supreme court chief justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Minnesota Statehood Centennial Committee, 1955-1959. Representative Minnesota State Legislation, St. Paul, 1953-1963. Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association Minnesota History Society (honorary council).

Interests

• Avocations: boating, reading.

Connections

Children: Victoria, Dorothy, Stephen, Susan Jane. Stepchildren: Michelle, Paul, Stephen. Married Gail Prince Javorina, July 5, 1985.

Father:

Peter Popovich

Mother:

Rose Mary (Mehelich) Popovich

Spouse:

Gail Prince Javorina

child:

Paul Popovich

child:

Susan Jane Popovich

child:

Michelle Popovich

child:

Dorothy Popovich

child:

Stephen Popovich

child:

Victoria Popovich