Background
Bucklin, Donald Thomas was born on July 11, 1938 in Providence. Son of Elmer F. and Anne (Scott) Bucklin.
Bucklin, Donald Thomas was born on July 11, 1938 in Providence. Son of Elmer F. and Anne (Scott) Bucklin.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Providence College, 1960. Juris Doctor cum laude, American University, 1967.
Supervisory accountant, General Accounting Office, 1960-1967; law clerk to judge, United States District Court District of Columbia, 1967-1968; assistant United State Attorneys for District of Columbia, Department Justice, Washington, 1968-1971; partner, Rowley & Scott, Washington, 1971-1974; partner, Truitt, Fabrikant, Bucklin & Lenzner, Washington, 1974-1976; partner, Wald, Harkrader & Ross, Washington, 1977-1985; partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsy, since 1986.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1960-1968. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, International Academy Trial Lawyers. Member American Bar Association (criminal law section white collar crimes and offenders 1976-1977, litigation section committee on liaison with state and local bar associations), District of Columbia Bar Association (treasurer Criminal Practice Institute 1972-1973, executive council young lawyers section 1973-1975, Young Lawyer of Year), District of Columbia Bar (litigation section steering committee, treasurer 1985, board governors 1986-1989, board directors, executive committee since 1989, president 1995-1996), American College.Trial Lawyers.
Married Kathryn L. Alfera, November 30, 1963. Children: Donald R., Heather Anne.