 John Suddock, Philip Volland Ascend to Judgeships November 15, 2002
"John and Phil bring decades of diverse experience to the challenging position of Superior Court judge," Knowles said. "I'm confident each of them has the temperament, understanding of the law and respect of both their fellow attorneys and those who will appear before them to do outstanding jobs." Attorney John Suddock has practiced law for over 26 years. A lifelong Alaskan born in Anchorage, Suddock earned his law degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Law in 1975. Upon graduation, Suddock worked for the Alaska Public Defender Agency in Anchorage, then entered into private practice in 1978. From 1996 to the present, Suddock has been in partnership with Christine Schleuss. The firm Suddock & Schleuss specializes in civil litigation practice. "I was born in Alaska and have lived here all my life," said Suddock. "It's a magnificent state, and I'm honored to be given this opportunity to be of service." Suddock is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association (past national board member), the Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers (past president), the Alaska Action Trust (chairman), and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Attorney Philip Volland has practiced law in Alaska for 25 years. A graduate of the New York University School of Law (1976), Volland clerked for Alaska Legal Services Corporation in Anchorage during law school and went to work there full time upon graduation. He entered private practice with the firm of Reese, Rice & Volland in 1980. He is now managing partner of the firm Volland & Taylor, a civil litigation firm in Anchorage, with R. Scott Taylor. "I'm honored by the appointment and look forward to the opportunity to serve on the bench," said Volland of his appointment. Volland is an active participant with the Alaska Trial Lawyers Association and a member of numerous civic organizations, including the American Judicature Society and the American Trial Lawyers Association. He was President of the Alaska Bar Association in 1993-94 and served on the Board of Governors of the Bar Association from 1990-1996. Volland was appointed by Gov. Knowles to the Alaska Public Offices Commission (1997-2002), and by Gov. Cowper to the Sentencing Commission (1990-93). Anchorage
Superior Court judges earn approximately $107,000 annually.
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