Richard Potts

1753–1808 (age 55)

Lawyer/Judge

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Biography

Richard Potts (1753–1808) was a lawyer and judge who dedicated his career to the practice of law and the administration of justice. His legal expertise and judicial temperament earned him respect among his peers and in the community he served.

Potts' contributions to the legal profession and his work on the bench reflected his commitment to fairness and the principles of law. His career exemplified the important role that skilled legal professionals played in establishing and maintaining the rule of law in the young nation.