Francis Gerard Fanning

Background

Fanning, Francis Gerard was born on November 20, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Catherine Beatta Fanning.

Education

Bachelor, University of Illinois, 1970; Master of Education, U. Arizona, 1974; Juris Doctor, Arizona State University, 1978.

Career

Prosecutor intern, City Attorney, Tempe, Arizona, summer 1977; law clerk Justice William Holohan, Arizona Supreme Court, Phoenix, 1978-1979; associate attorney, Law Office of Carl Divelbiss, Phoenix, 1979-1981; private practice, Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, 1981-1988, 90-; associate attorney, Bill Stephens & Associations, Phoenix, 1988-1990. Judge pro tempore Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, 1991-1996, commissioner pro tempore, 1982-1983. Member local board Supreme Court Foster Care Rev.Bd., Phoenix, 1981-1985.

Achievements

• Francis Gerard Fanning has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Maricopa County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Association, Phoenix, since 1981. Member troop committee Troop 7 Boy Scouts American, Tempe, since 1993. Volunteer coach Young Men’s Christian Association, Tempe, 1989-1993.

Member Arizona Employment Lawyers Association (board directors 1996-1997), National Employment Lawyers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: piano, choral music, backpacking.

Connections

Married Muriel AnneKnoblauch, August 22, 1970. Children: Michael G., Christopher J., Patrick D.

Father:

Francis Joseph Fanning

Mother:

Catherine Beatta Fanning

Spouse:

Muriel AnneKnoblauch

child:

Michael G. Fanning

child:

Patrick D. Fanning

child:

Christopher J. Fanning