Background
Gafford, George Nelson was born on March 25, 1916 in Cleveland. Son of George Armand and Rose (Freed) Gafford.
Gafford, George Nelson was born on March 25, 1916 in Cleveland. Son of George Armand and Rose (Freed) Gafford.
AB, Yale University, 1936. Juris Doctor, Case Western Reserve University, 1939.
Attorney, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, 1939-1941; sole practice, Cleveland, 1946-1969; professor of law, California Western School Law, San Diego, 1969-1986. Assistant attorney general Ohio, 1948-1950. Board directors Cockrell Production, Abilene, Texas, Jacena Corporation, San Diego.
Trustee La Jolla Playhouse, California, 1986-1990. Chairman of the board of trustees California Western School Law, 1986-1988, trustee, since 1988. Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1965, PTO, Korea.
Member American Bar Association, San Diego Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, San Diego Trial Lawyers Association, Cleveland Skating Club, La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, University Club.
Married Toni Williams, June 21, 1945 (deceased April 1979). Married Martha Austin, May 17, 1980.