Background
Pierce, William James was born on December 4, 1921 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Francis Scott and Ellen (Pelton) Pierce.
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William James Pierce
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William James Pierce, American law educator. Decorated Bronze Star medal. Member President's Consumer Advisory Council, 1967-1969, Michigan Governor's Commission on Mental Health Laws, 1969-1972; member executive committee Institute Continuing Legal Education, 1964-1989. With Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member American Law Institute, American Bar Association (house of deals 1966-1969), State Bar Michigan.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Michigan, 1947; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1949.
Career
Faculty, University of Michigan, 1953-1989;
emeritus professor, U. MIch., since 1989;
professor of law, director, Legislation Research Center University of Michigan, 1958-1989;
associate dean, Legislation Research Center University of Michigan, 1971-1979. Executive secretary Michigan Law Revision Commission, 1966-1969. Chairman Citizens Advisory Committee Juvenile Court, 1964-1966.
President National Conference Commissioners Uniform State Laws, 1966-1969, executive director, 1969-1992, emeritus executive director, since 1992.
Works
book
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Materials on Legislation
(Great for study or review!)
- Materials on Legislation: University Casebook Series (Third Edition)
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Materials on Legislation
Membership
Member President's Consumer Advisory Council, 1967-1969, Michigan Governor's Commission on Mental Health Laws, 1969-1972. Member executive committee Institute Continuing Legal Education, 1964-1989. With Army of the United States, 1943-1945.
Member American Law Institute, American Bar Association (house of deals 1966-1969), State Bar Michigan.
Connections
Married Betty Kathren Wise, November 20, 1954. Children— Darrell William, Margery Marie, Constance Ellen, Kathren Elizabeth.
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July 6, 2004 (aged 82)