Background
Duncan, Robert Morton was born on August 24, 1927 in Urbana, Ohio, United States. Son of Benjamin A. and Kathleen Wanda (Brown) Duncan.
Duncan, Robert Morton was born on August 24, 1927 in Urbana, Ohio, United States. Son of Benjamin A. and Kathleen Wanda (Brown) Duncan.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1948; Juris Doctor, Ohio State University, 1952.
Attorney examiner, Ohio Bureau Workmen's Compensation, 1959-1960; assistant city attorney, Columbus, Ohio., 1960-1961; chief counsel to attorney general Ohio, 1965-1966; judge, Franklin County Municipal Court, 1966-1969; justice, Ohio Supreme Court, 1969-1971; judge, United States Court Military Appeals, 1971-1974; chief judge, United States Court Military Appeals, 1974; judge, United States District Court Ohio, Columbus, 1974-1985; partner, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, 1985-1992; vice president, general counsel, The Ohio State University, since 1993. Member President's Commission White House Fellows, 1970-1974.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member American Federal Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association.
Married Shirley A. Thomas. Children— Linn, Robert, Harriet Theresa.