Title: In re the Retirement of Donald L. Corbin (Per Curiam)

State: arkansas

Issuer: Arkansas Supreme Court

Document:

Cite as 2014 Ark, $33

SUPREME COURT OF ARKANSAS

Opinion Desvered DEC 11 2014

IN RE THE RETIREMENT OF
DONALD L. CORBIN

 

PER CURIAM

‘Upon his retirement from the Supreme Court of Arkansss fier twenty-four years of dedicated
service at asciate justice, the court recognizes and expresses it appreciation to Justice Donald L. Corbi.
Prior to joining the court, Juice Corbin practiced law in DeQueen, Lewisville, and Stamps, Arkansas.
“He served five terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives fom 1971 to 1980. Elected to the
‘Arkansis Court of Appeals in 1980, he served as Chief Judge from 1987 until his election to the Askansas
‘Supreme Court in 1990, Asa member ofthe supreme cour, he served as lason to the Supreme Court
‘Model Jury Instructions Committee~Civil the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, and the Board
of Certified Court Reporter Examiners.

Jastice Corbin isa combat veteran who served in the United States Marines, which speaks volumes
about his tenacity. The marine motto “Semper Ki” meaning “always fithfil” has clealy been a guiding
principle in his lif, as evidenced by his many years of thf service to this court. Justice Corbin aways
strived to maintain the integrity ofthis court and to protect the independence ofthe judiciary, by treating
all parties equally and fly. His legacy a juris is unlikely to be duplicated

“We wish him many yean spent enjoying time with his family, relaxing a is lake house, and duck
bunting with fiends at his ein, Godopeed, Justice Corbin, you wil be mised.

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