Joe R. Greenhill

Joe Robert Greenhill (July 14, 1914 February 11, 2011) was an American attorney. He served on the Texas Supreme Court for 25 years, 10 of those as chief justice.

Joe R. Greenhill
22nd Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
In office
October 4, 1972  October 25, 1982
Appointed byPreston Smith
Preceded byRobert W. Calvert
Succeeded byJack Pope
Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
In office
October 1, 1957  October 4, 1972
Appointed byPrice Daniel
Preceded byFew Brewster
Succeeded byHawthorne Phillips
Personal details
Born
Joe Robert Greenhill

(1914-06-14)June 14, 1914
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 2011(2011-02-11) (aged 96)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas (BA, BBA, LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II
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