William S. Richardson

William S. Richardson

William Shaw Richardson (December 22, 1919 – June 21, 2010) was an American attorney, political figure, and chief justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court from 1966 to 1982. Prior to his service as the top jurist in Hawaiʻi, Richardson was lieutenant governor under John A. Burns. Previous to that tenure from 1956 to 1962 he was chairman of the Hawaiʻi Democratic Party.

Read more about William S. Richardson:  Early Years, Political Career, Controversies, Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, Legacy

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