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William T. Brotherton Jr.

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William T. Brotherton Jr. (April 17, 1926 – April 6, 1997) was the Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Kanawha County and served from 1973 to 1981. He was a Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court from 1984 until 1995, and served as Chief Justice in 1989 and 1994. Brotherton served a total of six terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates and five terms in the State Senate between 1952 and 1980.

References

  • "A tribute to William T. Brotherton Jr". Washington and Lee Law Review. 56 (3). Summer 1999.
Political offices
Preceded by President of the West Virginia Senate
1977–1981
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by Justice for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
1985–1995
Succeeded by