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Education
Graduated University of Pennsylvania with Honors - June of 1953 - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree
Graduated Temple University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree (June 1959)
Research Editor of Temple Law Quarterly
Served as Law Clerk to Justice (later Chief Justice) Benjamin R. Jones in the Supreme Court of PA (June 1959 to August 1960)
Military Service
Served as 1st Lt. In the Artillery and Ordinance Corps Regular Army of the United States,1953-1956
Overseas Service in Korea
Honors and Awards
Mr. Potash was honored with the title of "Solicitor Emeritus" by the School District of Jenkintown in June of 2005 in appreciation of his many years of service.
Professional Organizations and Memberships
Member of Montgomery Bar Association:
- Served as member of Board of Directors (1971-1975)
- Served as Chairman of Junior Bar Committee
- Served as Chairman of American Citizenship Committee (Introduced the Court’s Naturalization Program into the Public Schools)
- Served as Chairman of Municipal Law Committee
- Served on Judiciary Committee
Member of Philadelphia Bar Association
Member of Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member of American Bar Association
Member of Military Order of Foreign Wars
Bar Admissions:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Montgomery County Courts
United States District Court, Eastern District of the United States
United States Supreme Court
Charitable And Community Activities
Member of Board of Regents, Gratz College (1998 - present)
Member of the Board of Overseers, Gratz College (1994-1998)
Member of Selective Service System Administration (Draft Board) (1985-1995)
Member of 13th Congressional District Service Academy Selection Board (1995-2004)
Member of Board of Trustees Congregation Rodeph Shalom (Philadelphia, PA, 1980-1987) |