Background
Duke, Paul Robert was born on March 1, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert James and Sara Mary (Dougherty) Duke.
Duke, Paul Robert was born on March 1, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert James and Sara Mary (Dougherty) Duke.
Saint Joseph"s College (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1950). University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, 1953).
Law clerk to presiding justice, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 1955-1956; assistant solicitor, Pennsylvania R.R., Philadelphia, 1956-1959; assistant general solicitor, Pennsylvania R.R., Philadelphia, 1959-1965; assistant general counsel, Pennsylvania Center Transportation Company, Philadelphia, 1965-1971; general reorganization counsel, Pennsylvania Center Transportation Company, Philadelphia, 1971-1973; general counsel, Pennsylvania Center Transportation Company, Philadelphia, 1973-1975; vice president law, Pennsylvania Center Transportation Company, Philadelphia, 1975-1976; partner, Covington & Burling, Washington, since 1976.
Member Delaware County Republican Executive Committee, Pennsylvania, 1960-1964. Delaware County Home RuleStudy Commission, 1973-1976. Served to First lieutenant Medical Service Corps., Army of the United States, 1953-1955.
Member District of Columbia Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association.
Married Cecilia Mary McCann, August 8, 1953. Children: Paul R. Junior, Michael C., Thomas J., Kathleen M., Kevin E., Robert James III, Mary Beth, John P.
