Background
Finnegan, Michael Charles was born on June 19, 1955 in Peekskill, New York, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Marlene (McCormack) Finnegan.
Finnegan, Michael Charles was born on June 19, 1955 in Peekskill, New York, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Marlene (McCormack) Finnegan.
Bachelor in History and Political Science, Siena College, 1978; Juris Doctor, Pace U., 1988.
Law clerk, Plunkett & Jaffee, Professional Corporation, New York City and White Plains, 1985-1988; associate, Plunkett & Jaffee, Professional Corporation, New York City and White Plains, 1988-1992; partner, Plunkett & Jaffee, Professional Corporation, New York City and White Plains, 1991-1993; counsel, New York State Senate, Albany, 1993-1994; counsel to governor, State of New York, Albany, since 1995.
Member Scenic Hudson, 1996, Hudson River Greenway Council, New York, since 1997, Commision on Judicial Nomination, New York, since 1996, Governor's Judicial Screening Committee, New York, since 1995. Board directors Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt, 1991-1995, Paramount Center for Arts, Peekskill, New York First lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1978-1985. Fellow State Academy for Public Administration (award 1997).
Member of New York State Bar Association (Environmental award 1996), Brehon Law Society.
Married Candace Kellogg, Aug.24, 1985. Children: Kathleen, Robert, Michael Junior.