Mary Jeanne Coyne

Background

Coyne, Mary Jeanne was born on December 7, 1926 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Vincent Mathias and Mae Lucille (Steinmetz) Coyne.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Law, University of Minnesota, 1955; Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1957.

Career

Law clerk, Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, 1956-1957; associate, Meagher, Geer, Markham & Anderson, Minneapolis, 1957-1970; partner, Meagher, Geer, Markham & Anderson, Minneapolis, 1970-1982; associate justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, since 1982. Member American Arbitration Association, 1967-1982. Member board conciliation Archdiocese St. Paul and Minneapolis, 1981-1982.

Instructor University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, 1964-1968. Member Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, St. Paul, 1982. Chairman advising committee rules of civil appellate procedure Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, since 1982, chair advising committee rules of civil procedure, since 1984.

Achievements

• Mary Jeanne Coyne has been listed as a noteworthy state supreme court justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, National Association Women Lawyers, National Assn.Women Judges, Minnesota Women Lawyers Association, University of Minnesota Law Alumni Association F C.

Connections

Father:

Vincent Mathias Coyne

Mother:

Mae Lucille (Steinmetz) Coyne