Background
McElroy, Michael Robert was born on February 7, 1951 in Providence. Son of Gerald Robert and Jeannette (Belanger) McElroy.
McElroy, Michael Robert was born on February 7, 1951 in Providence. Son of Gerald Robert and Jeannette (Belanger) McElroy.
Bachelor of Arts with highest distinction, U. Rhode Island, 1973. Juris Doctor cum laude, Boston University, 1976. Master of Science in Taxation cum laude, Bryant College, 1987.
Bar: Tennessee 1976, United States District Court (eastern district) Tennessee 1977, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit) 1977, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1979, United States Court Appeals (6th circuit) 1980, Rhode Island 1981, United States District.Ct. Rhode Island 1981, United States Court Appeals (1st circuit) 1981, Massachusetts 1985. Trial attorney Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, 1976-1981.
Counsel Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, Providence, 1982-1983.
Special assistant attorney general Office Attorney General, Providence, 1982-1983. Partner O"Leary & McElroy, Providence, 1981-1985.
Sole practice, Providence, 1985-1987. Partner Schacht & McElroy, Providence, 1987.
President Utility Consultant, Incorporated., Providence, 1983.
Partner McElroy, Lawrence, Edge & Associations, Providence, 1983-1985. Legal counsel for candidate Congressional campaign, Providence, 1982. Legal counsel Pawtuxet Valley Preservation and History Society, West Warwick, Rhode Island, since 1983.
Chief speech writerfor candidate gubernatorial campaign, Rhode Island, 1984.
Chief legal counsel for candidate gubernatorial campaign, Rhode Island, 1988, Governor Bruce Sundlun"s successful gubernatorial campaign, 1990, personnel Appeal Board, 1991. Arbitrator Superior Court Rhode Island, 1992.
Danforth Foundation honorary fellow, 1973. Rhodes Scholar nominee, 1973.
Honoree for life-saving Code of Professional Responsibility, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1980.
Member Association Trial Lawyers American, Association Trial Lawyers Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association.
Married Christine Anne O"Donnell, June 5, 1976. Children: Brian Robert, Dianne Elizabeth, Erin Christine.