Name Jaime Jr. Died June 11, 2011 | Education Georgetown University | |
"In Memoriam of Hon Jaime Pieras, Jr.", 4 Jul 2010
Jaime Pieras (May 19, 1924 - June 11, 2011) was a United States federal judge
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pieras obtained a B.A. from Catholic University of America in 1945 and his J.D. from Georgetown University in 1948. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army immediately after World War II, from 1946 to 1947. Immediately after his graduation from law school, he entered private practice in Puerto Rico in 1949 until 1982, when nominated to the bench. He was appointed as a Federal District Judge in the District of Puerto Rico by President Ronald W. Reagan in 1982 to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 14 of that year, and received his commission the following day. On August 1, 1993 he assumed senior status but continued handling a significant work load until he fell ill. He died on June 11, 2011.
Judge Pieras previously served as Puerto Rico's Republican National Committeeman while serving as an attorney in private practice. As a Senior Judge he remained active in the court, handling a number of cases assigned by the District's Chief Judge until shortly before his death.