Ron Waterman
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Ron Waterman is a 2008 candidate for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He is running against Montana's attorney general Mike McGrath.[1]
Waterman received both his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Montana (1966 and 1969, respectively). From 1969-1970, he clerked for the Honorable W.J. Jameson, U.S. Senior District Judge for the District of Montana.
He is currently a litigation attorney in Montana.
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Associations and Awards
- State Bar of Montana
- American Bar Association
- American Judicature Society
- American Law Institute
- American Bar Foundation (Current President)
- Board of Visitors at the University of Montana School of Law
Judicial Philosophy
Concerning Free Speech and Judicial Independence
“While we respect the First Amendment right of free speech, Montanans have recently watched in shock as other states have seen judicial races that are little more than partisan battles. This erodes both judicial independence and respect for our courts."
On capital punishment
Video: On Executions
In the News: Articles
No Special Interest Ads
In a May 5, 2008 press release, Waterman advocated for judicial elections free of PAC (Political Action Committee) or other special-interest money, and urged his opponent, Mike McGrath, to do the same.[1]
"“Montanans expect their judges to rule on the basis of law, not personal preference. Independent campaign committees try to push voters to choose judges based on political views. Nothing could be worse for our courts.”
