Foy Roberson Devine

Background

Devine, Foy Roberson was born on June 29, 1942 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of John William Devine and Clara Cunningham (Roberson) Marshall.

Education

Bachelor in History, U. North Carolina, 1964; Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1967.

Career

Legal intern, E. Barrett Prettymen Program, Washington, 1967-1968; executive assistant to director, Legal Aid Agency, Washington, 1968-1969; associate, King & Spalding, Atlanta, 1969-1972; partner, Fierer & Devine, Atlanta, 1972-1978; partner, Devine & Morris, Atlanta, 1978-1988; president, Foy R. Devine, Professional Corporation, Atlanta, 1988-1995; partner, Doffermyre, Shields, Canfield, Knowles & Devine, Atlanta, since 1996. Speeches and papers delivered at various seminars.

Achievements

• Foy Roberson Devine has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors North Atlanta Teen Center, 1987-1989. Member American Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, American Inn of Court (master bencher), State Bar Georgia (Board of Governors since 1988), Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (president 1990-1991), Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Atlanta Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, skiing, spectator sports.

Connections

Married Pat O'Brian, December 21, 1963 (divorced October 1979). Children: Katherine Kent, Elizabeth Clarke, Wescott O'Brian. Married Jane Bedford, May 24, 1983.

Father:

John William Devine Marshall

Mother:

Clara Cunningham (Roberson) Marshall

Spouse:

Jane Bedford

Spouse:

Pat O'Brian

child:

Wescott O'Brian Devine

child:

Katherine Kent Devine

child:

Elizabeth Clarke Devine