William T. Brotherton Jr.
William T. Brotherton Jr. (April 17, 1926 – April 6, 1997) was the Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Kanawha County and served from 1973 to 1981. He was a Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court from 1984 until 1995, and served as Chief Justice in 1989 and 1994. Brotherton served a total of six terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates and five terms in the State Senate between 1952 and 1980.
References
- "A tribute to William T. Brotherton Jr". Washington and Lee Law Review. 56 (3). Summer 1999.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by E. Hansford McCourt |
President of the West Virginia Senate 1977–1982 |
Succeeded by Warren McGraw |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded by Sam R. Harshbarger |
Justice for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia 1985–1995 |
Succeeded by Joseph P. Albright |
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