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Keppel, William James was born on September 25, 1941 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Frederick and Anne Elizabeth (Cinealis) Keppel.
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William James Keppel
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William James Keppel, American lawyer, educator, writer. Bar: Minnesota 1970, United States District Minnesota 1970, U.s. Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1973, United States District Court (western district) Wisconsin 1979, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1979, United States Court Claims 1982. Recipient Lifetime Distinguished Service award, Minnesota Justice Foundation. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1963-1967, Vietnam.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Marquette U., 1963. Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin -Madison, 1970.
Career
Bar: Minnesota 1970, United States District Minnesota 1970, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1973, United States District Court (western district) Wisconsin 1979, United States.Supreme Court 1979, United States Court Claims 1982. Association Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, 1970-1976, partner, 1979-1996. Associate professor Hamline U. School Law, 1976-1979, distinguished practitioner in residence, 1996.
Instructor University of Minnesota Law School. Adjunct Professor William Mitchell College Law, St. Paul. Chairman, director LegalAdvice Clinics, Ltd.
Director Legal Assistance of Minnesota, Inc. Head Hennepin County Public Defender' General’ s Office for Misdemeanors. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1963-1967.
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Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, American Society Hospital Attorneys.
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Married Polly Holmberg, June 26, 1965. Children: Anne Rusert, Timothy, Matthew.
