David Finnegan
American lawyer
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David Ignatius Finnegan (January 28, 1941 – October 12, 2015) was an American attorney, talk show host, and politician. He was a partner at Finnegan, Underwood, Ryan & Tierney.[1]
David Finnegan | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Boston School Committee | |
| In office 1978–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | John J. McDonough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1941 |
| Died | October 12, 2015 (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | Stonehill College Boston University School of Law Harvard University |
| Occupation | Attorney Talk Show Host Politician |
Political career
Finnegan was a member of the Boston School Committee from 1975 to 1979 and served as its president from 1978 to 1979.[1] He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1979, finishing fourth out of six candidates with 14.59% of the vote. He ran again in 1983, finishing in third place with 24.99%.[2]
Talk show host
Personal life
Finnegan was born on January 28, 1941.[4] He was the brother-in-law of astronaut Michael Collins[5] and the uncle of actress Kate Collins.
He was a graduate of Stonehill College (B.A.), Boston University School of Law (J.D.), and Harvard University (A.L.M.).[1]
Finnegan died on October 12, 2015, from lung cancer.[6][7]