Background
Corcoran, John Joseph was born on August 12, 1920 in New York City. Son of John Joseph and Ellen (Fitzgerald) Corcoran.
Corcoran, John Joseph was born on August 12, 1920 in New York City. Son of John Joseph and Ellen (Fitzgerald) Corcoran.
Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University, 1948. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1951.
Legal consultant, American Legion, 1952-1956; attorney adviser, National Security Agency, 1957; director, American Legion National Rehabilitation Commission, 1958-1967; assistant to general counsel, VA, 1968-1969; general counsel, VA, 1969-1977; administrative judge, Contract Appeals Board, 1977-1983; chairman, Contract Appeals Board, 1983-1989; counsel, Disabled American Veterinary Court Veterans Appeals Office, 1989-1992. Consultant in government contracts and claims, veterans claims litigation.
Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Colonel Reserve; retired. Member District of Columbia Bar Association, Boards of Contract Appeals Bar Association, Boards of Contract Appeals Judges Association (president 1983-1984), Federal Circuit Bar Association.
Married Evelyn Dynan Madden, April 29, 1943. Children: Patricia Corcoran Holt, Joanne Corcoran James, John, Maureen, Mary.