Robert Smith: “we have confirmed the nomination of an outstanding judicial nominee to the U.S. District Court for the District of…”

“we have confirmed the nomination of an outstanding judicial nominee to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Garr ``Mike'' King is a consummate professional, who is universally respected within the Oregon legal community for his integrity and professionalism. His long and distinguished legal career as a trial lawyer began as a Deputy District Attorney with the Multnomah County Oregon District Attorney's Office. He helped draft the Oregon Rules for Civil Procedure and wrote the arbitration rules used in Multnomah County. Since 1971, as a partner with the Portland firm of Kennedy, King & Zimmer, he has handled a variety of cases, including commercial litigation, professional malpractice, products liability, and employment litigation in an exemplary fashion. In addition, Mr. King has been active in the U.S. District Court mediation program, has served as an arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association and, in 1995, was elected to the Board of Regents for the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mr. President, I am confident that Garr ``Mike'' King will bring to the U.S. District Court for the district of Oregon the same dedication, professionalism, and integrity that has exemplified his entire legal career.”