Frank James McGarr

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University, Chicago, 1942; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, 1950.

Career

Associate, firm Dallstream Schiff Stern & Hardin, Chicago, 1952-1954; assistant United State Attorneys, Northern district of Illinois, 1954-1955; first assistant United State Attorneys, Northern district of Illinois, 1955-1958; partner, firm McKay Solum & McGarr, Chicago, 1958-1969; first assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1969-1970; judge, United States District Court for Northern Illinois, 1970-1988; chief judge, United States District Court for Northern Illinois, 1980-1986; senior judge, United States District Court for Northern Illinois, 1986-1988; of counsel, Phelan Cahill & Quinlan, Chicago, 1988-1996; of counsel, Foley & Lardner, Chicago, since 1996.

Achievements

• Frank James McGarr has been listed as a reputable federal judge, dispute resolution consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member American College Trial Lawyers, 7th Circuit Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association.