David James Porter

Hon. David James Porter

Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

David J. Porter is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed on October 11, 2018. Before his appointment, he was a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, where he practiced commercial and civil litigation. Porter received his bachelor’s degree from Grove City College and his J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law. He clerked for Judge D. Brooks Smith on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

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Third Circuit Chapters Conference

On October 24, 2019, The Federalist Society held its annual Third Circuit Chapters Conference. This...

Panel Three: The Civil Jury: Constitutional Liberty or Unhealthy Romance?

Third Circuit Chapters Conference

On October 24, 2019, The Federalist Society held its annual Third Circuit Chapters Conference. This...