Background
Caffrey, James Joseph was born on November 29, 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Patrick Joseph and Mary (Cahill) Caffrey.
Caffrey, James Joseph was born on November 29, 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Patrick Joseph and Mary (Cahill) Caffrey.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1918. Bachelor of Laws, Suffolk University, Boston, 1923.
Admitted Massachusetts bar, 1923. General practice law, Boston, 1923-1935. Trial counsel National Rifle Association, 1935.
Attorney, general counsel staff Securities and Exchange Commission, 1935-1936, administrator Boston regional office, 1936-1938, New York regional office, 1939-1945.
Became commissioner April 1945, chairman commission, July 1946. Financial adviser to World Bank, Washington, 1946, London, England., 1947.
In private practice, New York City firm Gordon, Brady, Caffrey & Keller.
Served with United States Marine Corps, World War I. Member New York County Lawyers Association (chairman securities committee).
Married Janet Keating, September 14, 1923. Children: James J., Janet (deceased), Ann, Patricia.