Background
Merhige, Robert Reynold was born on February 5, 1919 in New York City. Son of Robert Reynold and Eleanor (Donovan) Merhige.
Merhige, Robert Reynold was born on February 5, 1919 in New York City. Son of Robert Reynold and Eleanor (Donovan) Merhige.
Bachelor of Laws, U. Richmond, 1942; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Richmond, 1976; Master of Laws, University of Virginia, 1982; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Washington and Lee University, 1990; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wake Forest U., 1994.
Partner, Bremner Merhige Montgomery & Baber, Richmond, 1945-1967;
judge, United States District Court, Richmond, since 1967;
resigned, 1998;
associate, Hunton & Williams, Richmond, since 1998. Guest lecturer trial tactics Law School University of Virginia, Ewald distinguished professor of law,1987-1988. Adjunct Professor Law School U. Richmond, 1973-1987.
Appeal agent Henrico County Draft Board, 1954-1967. Member National Collegiate Athletic Association special commission on discipline rules. Professional-in-residence, Zambia, Africa, 1994.
Member Richmond Citizens Association Served with United States Army Air Force, World World War World War II. Fellow Virginia Law Foundation. Member Virginia Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association (president 1963-1964, multi-district litigation panel since 1990, Hill-Tucker award 1991), American Law Institute (faculty), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (chairman membership committee 1964-1965, Distinguished Svc. award 1977), Judicial Conference United States, John Marshall Inns of Court (founding member), Omicron Delta Kappa (Hunter W. Martin professional award 1998). M C.
Married Shirley Galleher, Apr.24, 1957. Children: Robert Reynold III, Mark Reynold.