William Joseph Haddad, (November 26, 1915 – February 7, 2010) was a

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and

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Early life

Haddad was born in

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, and moved to

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in 1938. He attended the

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, graduating in 1941 with degrees in arts and law.

Career

Lawyer

Upon graduation, Haddad served in the

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as a lawyer during

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, achieving the rank of

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. He was President of the Edmonton Bar Association in 1954 and took silk by becoming

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in 1957.

Justice

Haddad was appointed to the District Court of Alberta in 1965 and was elevated to the Appellate Division in 1974, retiring in 1991.

Family and later years

Haddad had three children, Gail, Ronald and Kenneth. Upon retirement, Haddad worked until the age of 93 for the Federal Courts as an umpire under the Employment Insurance Act. He also served on the Hospital Privileges Board and set up a bursary in his name at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Haddad, William J. 1915 births 2010 deaths Judges in Alberta Lawyers in Alberta University of Alberta alumni Canadian King's Counsel University of Alberta Faculty of Law alumni