Background
Leach, Russell was born on August 1, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Hazel Kirk (Thatcher) Leach.
Leach, Russell was born on August 1, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Hazel Kirk (Thatcher) Leach.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University, 1946; Juris Doctor, Ohio State University, 1949.
Clerk, United States Geological Survey, Columbus, 1948-1949; reference and teaching assistant, College Law, Ohio State University, 1949-1951; assistant city attorney, City of Columbus, 1951, 53-57; city attorney, City of Columbus, 1957-1963; presiding judge municipal court, City of Columbus, 1964-1966; partner, Bricker & Eckler, 1966-1988; chairman of the executive committee, Bricker & Eckler, 1982-1987; judge, Ohio Court Claims, since 1988.
Commissioner, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, 1968-1974. Chairman Franklin County Republican Committee, 1974-1978. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946, 51-53.
Member American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association (council of deals 1970-1975), Columbus Bar Association (president 1973-1974, Service medal 1993), American Judicature Society, President' Club Ohio State University, American Legion, Delta Theta Phi, Chi Phi.
Married Helen M. Sharpe, February 17, 1945. Children: Susan Sharpe Snyder, Terry Donnell, Ann Dunham Samuelson.
