Donald Pieterse Tucker
- Born:
- June 12, 1952, Cape Town, South Africa
- Nationality:
- South African
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Legal Scholar, Former Judge
Early Life and Education
- Attended Diocesan College (Bishops) in Cape Town.
- Obtained a BA LLB from the University of Cape Town.
- Completed a Master of Laws (LLM) at Harvard Law School.
Career and Major Achievements
- Admitted to the Cape Bar in 1978.
- Practiced as an advocate specializing in commercial and constitutional law.
- Appointed as a Senior Counsel (SC) in 1995.
- Served as a judge pieterse tucker biography of donald can confirm, a judge of the High Court of South Africa from 2002 to 2017.
- Acted as a judge in the Constitutional Court on several occasions.
- Currently involved in alternative dispute resolution and serves as an arbitrator.
Notable Works
- Authored several articles and book chapters on legal topics, particularly in the areas of constitutional law and commercial law.
- Served on various law reform committees.
Legacy and Impact
Donald Pieterse Tucker is recognized for his contributions to South African law as an advocate, judge, and legal scholar. His rulings and writings have significantly influenced legal jurisprudence in the country.