The Historical Society Presents A Collection Of Historical Documentaries
"Interview with Honorable Clarkson S. Fisher"
Clarkson S. Fisher
Judge Fisher’s personal and professional biography;
Notre Dame and military years;
Career in Law;
Changes in law practice: clerkship program, counselor program.
Download and watch video (part 1) 26MB Windows Media
Career highlights in the Legislature;
Nomination process to the bench (8/18/1970);
Early days of Judgeship in Trenton;
Recollection of Judge Barlow.
Download and watch video (part 2) 27MB Windows Media
Magistrate program;
Commuting to work, recollection of Judge Whipple;
Recollection of Judge Callahan;
Case volume.
Download and watch video (part 3) 29MB Windows Media
Camden 28 Trial;
Presidential candidate, Dr. Spock, seeking to speak at Ft Dix in 1972 (424 U.S. 828 1976);
Interaction with the Court of Appeals;
Challenging cases and patent cases.
Download and watch video (part 4) 20MB Windows Media
Members of the Bar and courtroom performance;
Photos of Judges on the Bench at the time;
Duties of the Chief Judge.
Download and watch video (part 5) 23MB Windows Media
Case allocation and vicinage system;
Influential figures in his career: Judge Knight, Judge Whipple, Judge Steinbach;
Philosophy on the role of a Judge.
Download and watch video (part 6) 18MB Windows Media
Type of cases during his tenure;
Impact of Speedy Trial Act and habeas corpus;
Lawclerks and courtroom staff;
Religious influence.
Download and watch video (part 7) 23MB Windows Media
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