Herbert Jay Green

Herb was as good a friend one could have. I miss him all the time. And he was a great American.

Thinking of you and holding you in our hearts.

Colonel Green guided so many judge advocates and young attorneys (including me) to succeed in our profession. He was an absolute pleasure to serve under and learn from. He was an exemplary Army officer and judge. What a great man he was.

I had the privilege of appearing before Judge Green at the SSA since 1994. We started our law careers in this arena at the same time. Judge Green was always prepared. You knew that he had actually reviewed the file before the hearing. He did put forth his best military intimidation in the courtroom which definitely kept me on my toes. I soon learned in that appearing before him, you were expected to be 15 minutes early or you were late. I often affectionately referred to his time as...

We used to kid Judge Green by asking him what it was like as a judge back during the Lincoln administration. We did that in part since he was the oldest of us judges( barely) but really it was due to his profound knowledge of the law and his vast judicial experience gained over his long career as a judge. He was a Judge's Judge. Judge Green had an affable personality but was all business in the courtroom and expected decorum and that all participants be prepared and not waste the court's...

I wrote decisions for Judge Green from his arrival in 1994 to my retirement in 2018. Not only was he an exemplary judge, but a wonderful person. Knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and easily one of the most popular people in our office. If he ever came to the office wearing anything but old tennis shoes and blue jeans, I would be surprised. He would don his black robe and appear every inch a Judge, until your gaze went down to his knees and feet. Judge Green was very thorough as a...

Too many thoughts and memories come to mind. Judge Green will definitely be missed.

I met Herb in the fall of 1963 when we registered for UT Law School. Often sat near him in classes, and with other classmates discussed/argued the law. He knew more constitutional law starting law school than most of us when we finished. He was a strong proponent of the civil rights movement and fairness in the law. Last saw him in June 1966 after we graduated and all split to the four winds. No doubt Herb brought his objectivity and sense of justice to his judicial career.

Judge Green was a great mentor to me having worked with him many years at SSA. And reading his accomplishments I had no idea all he had done; he was such a modest man. I feel extremely honored to have had the opportunity to know him and work with him. He had a huge presence with a gentle side. He was very grateful for his family. I know I'm a better person having worked with him.