Profile of Justice Wes Walker

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Court: California Court of Appeal, First District, Division Three

Appointed by: Governor Wilson, 1996

Born: April 29, 1933 in Los Angeles, California

Education: BA, Stanford 1955; JD, USC 1958

Law Practice: Los Angeles County Deputy County Counsel (1958-59); Private practice in Orange County (1960-80); Private practice in Napa (1980-85)

Judicial Appointments: Napa County Superior Court (1986-96); First District Court of Appeal (1996-present)

Opinions Reported in Appellate Decisions Noted:

• Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings do not bar employment claims
• Reasonable accommodation of an employee with an alcohol problem
• Police who take control of hostage situation owe duty of care to hostages
• Colorado attorney who gives advice to Colorado client about California law is not practicing law in California
• False advertising claims on book covers not protected by the First Amendment
• Landlord has duty to remove dangerous person from premises

Additional Sources of Information:

• Justice Walker's biography at the California Courts site
• Justice Walker's profile at Law.com

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