Gene Edward Franchini

Background

Franchini, Gene Edward was born on May 19, 1935 in Albuquerque. Son of Mario and Lena (Vaio) Franchini.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Loyola University, 1955. Degree in administration, University New Mexico, 1957. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1960.

Master of Laws, University Virginia, 1995.

Career

Partner, Matteucci, Gutierrez & Franchini, Albuquerque, 1960-1970; partner, Matteucci, Franchini & Calkins, Albuquerque, 1970-1975; judge, State of New Mexico 2d Judicial District, Albuquerque, 1975-1981; attorney-at-large, Franchini, Wagner, Oliver, Franchini & Curtis, Albuquerque, 1982-1990; chief justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, Santa Fe, 1990-1999; justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, Santa Fe, since 1999.

Achievements

• Gene Edward Franchini has been listed as a noteworthy State supreme court justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Albuquerque Personnel Board, 1972, Albuquerque Labor Relations Board, 1972, Albuquerque Interim Board Ethics, 1972. Captain United States Air Force, 1960-1966. Member American Board Trial Advocates, New Mexico Trial Lawyers (president 1967-1968), New Mexico Bar Association (board directors 1976-1978), Albuquerque Bar Association (board directors 1976-1978, Outstanding Judge award 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, hunting, golf, mushroom hunting.

Connections

Married Glynn Hatchell, March 22, 1969. Children: Pamela, Lori (deceased), Gina, Joseph James, Nancy.

Father:

Mario Franchini

Mother:

Lena (Vaio) Franchini

Spouse:

Glynn Hatchell

child:

Joseph James Franchini

child:

Lori Franchini (deceased)

child:

Gina Franchini

child:

Pamela Franchini

child:

Nancy Franchini