Background
Niland, Edward John was born on August 25, 1916 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward John and Angela (O'Donnell) Niland.
Niland, Edward John was born on August 25, 1916 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward John and Angela (O'Donnell) Niland.
Juris Doctor cum laude, Boston College, 1947.
Research assistant Boston Public Library, 1935-1942. Instructor associate professor law University Santa Clara, California, 1947-1952. Since practiced in San Jose.
Partner firm Boccardo, Lull, Niland & Bell, 1952-1980. President Edward J. Niland, Junior, Professional Corporation, from 1980. Visiting lecturer University San Francisco Law School, 1948-1953.
Lecturer California Continuing Education of Bar Program, 1966. Board fellows University Santa Clara, since 1974.
Served to 1st lieutenant A.C. Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member American Bar Association, State Bar California, American Judicature Society, California Academy Appellate Lawyers (1st vice president 1973-1977), California Trial Lawyers Association, Santa Clara County Bar Association Clubs: Optimist (lieutenant governor District 20 1957-1958), Knights of Columbus.
Married Muriel Ball, August 27, 1942. Children: Janet Louise, Edward Leo, Joyce Carol, Judith Patricia (Mistress Carl L. Jenkins).