Background
Leighton, Richard J. was born on August 20, 1954 in Crosby, Minnesota, United States.
Leighton, Richard J. was born on August 20, 1954 in Crosby, Minnesota, United States.
University of Chicago (Bachelor of Arts, 1976). University of Iowa (Juris Doctor, with distinction, 1979).
Worked at Jardine, Logan & O"Brien, P.L.L.P. (Saint Paul, Minnesota) specializing in Products Liability, Employment Law, Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1979, Iowa. 1980, Minnesota; 1982, United States.
Tax Court.
1988, United States. Supreme Court. 1991, North Dakota.