Lee B. Laskin
Lee B. Laskin | |
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| Judge of New Jersey Superior Court | |
| In office 1996 – June 2006 | |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 10, 1978 – January 14, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Alene S. Ammond |
| Succeeded by | John Adler |
| Member of the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
| In office 1970–1973 | |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from District 3D | |
| In office January 9, 1968 – January 13, 1970 Serving with John J. Horn | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | James Florio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1936 |
| Died | April 18, 2024 (aged 87) |
| Party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (formerly) |
| Spouse | Andrea Solomon |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | American University Temple University Rutgers School of Law–Camden |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
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Lee B. Laskin (June 30, 1936 – April 18, 2024) was an American judge, politician and attorney from Camden, New Jersey who served in both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature from 1968 to 1992.
As a state senator, he cast the deciding vote to retain Robert Wilentz as chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court in 1986. He was considered a political renegade and earned the nickname "Dr. No" for frequently obstructing legislation.
After his surprising defeat in the 1991 election, Governor Christine Todd Whitman appointed him to serve on the New Jersey Superior Court. He reached the mandatory retirement age in 2006, though he was frequently recalled for service thereafter until 2016.