George Allen Avery

Background

Avery, George Allen was born on January 21, 1931 in West Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Edwin and Vera Louise (Gallagher) Avery.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, 1952; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1957.

Career

Trial attorney, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1957-1961; associate, Weaver, Glassie & Molloy, Washington, 1961-1966; commissioner, chairman, District of Columbia Public Svc. Commission, 1966-1971; commissioner, chairman, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission, 1967-1971; partner, Wald, Harkrader & Ross, Washington, 1971-1986; partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Washington, since 1986.

Achievements

• George Allen Avery has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1954. Member American Bar Association (county public utility law section, chairman administrative law committee), District of Columbia Bar (organizing committee), Federal Bar Association, Federal Energy Bar Association, International Bar Association, Metropolitan Club (Washington), National Democratic Club.

Connections

Married Dorothy Ann Rockwell, November 15, 1958. Children: Natalie R., Meredith K.

Father:

John Edwin Avery

Mother:

Vera Louise (Gallagher) Avery

Spouse:

Dorothy Ann Rockwell

child:

Natalie R. Avery

child:

Meredith K. Avery