Harold I. Cammer | |
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 Cammer speaking at a rally in Atlantic City, N.J. | |
| Born | June 18, 1909 |
| Died | October 21, 1995 (aged 86) Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. |
| Education | JD Harvard Law School |
| Alma mater | City College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Employer(s) | Boudin & Wittenberg (1932–1933), Zalkin & Cohen (1933–1936), Liebman, Robbins, Pressman & Leider (1936–1941), Witt & Cammer (1941-1948), fPressman, Witt & Cammer (1948–1949), Witt & Cammer, Cammer & Shapiro |
| Known for | defender of Ware Group members Nathan Witt, Lee Pressman, John Abt |
| Notable work | Co-founder National Lawyers Guild |
| Spouse | Florence Glantz |
| Children | Robert Cammer, Margaret Cammer |
Harold I. Cammer (June 18, 1909 – October 21, 1995) was an American lawyer who co-founded the National Lawyers Guild. He was known for his participation in labor law, civil rights, peace and justice issues, and freedom of speech cases; in particular, defending those accused of communist leanings.[1][2]
- ^ Van Gelder, Lawrence (25 October 1995). "Harold Cammer, 86, Champion of Labor and Rights Lawyer". New York Times. Retrieved 25 November 2010.
- ^ "Guide to the Harold Cammer Papers TAM.18". Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2010.