James Joseph Breen

Background

Breen, James Joseph was born on June 7, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Joseph and Beatrice Alice (Bloye) Breen.

Education

Bachelor, Butler University, 1955. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1960.

Career

Bar: Indiana 1961, United States District Court (southern district) Indiana 1961, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1968, Illinois 1970, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1970, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1974. Deputy attorney general State of Indiana, 1961-1965. Vice president, general counsel, secretary, director College/University Corporation, Indianapolis, 1965-1970.

Executive vice president, general counsel, secretary, director, Federal Life Companies Group, 1970-1987.

Achievements

• James Joseph Breen has been listed as a noteworthy insurance company consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chicago Estate Planning Council (chairman Illinois insurance investment code committee). Served to captain United States Air Force, 1955-1957. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association.

Club: Rotary International (president 1986-1987, district secretary 1987-1988).

Connections

Married Maureen Frances Pleak, January 30, 1934. Children: Elise M., Melissa A. Bachelor of Arts, Butler University, 1955.

Father:

James Joseph Breen

Mother:

Beatrice Alice (Bloye) Breen

Spouse:

Maureen Frances Pleak

child:

Butler U. Breen

child:

Melissa A. Bachelor of Arts Breen

child:

1955 Breen

child:

Elise M. Breen