Local beginnings of a judicial giant
Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941) was a U.S. Supreme Court justice from 1916 to 1938. His stay in Lafayette Square was a short one, just seven months. During that time in 1878, the 22 year old Brandeis practiced law with James Taussig at 505 Chestnut Street. His salary at the time was $50.00 per month.
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