Background
Desvernine, Raoul Eugene was born on October 25, 1891 in New York City. Son of Raoul and Amelia (Eltz) Desvernine.
Desvernine, Raoul Eugene was born on October 25, 1891 in New York City. Son of Raoul and Amelia (Eltz) Desvernine.
Bachelor of Laws, New York University Law School, 1914.
1 son, Gilbert Lomping. Admitted to New York bar, 1914 and to bar Supreme Court of the United States, 1923. Member firm Hornblower, Miller & Garrison, now Willkie, Owen, Otis, Farr & Gallagher, 1920-1938.
Special counsel to Mexican Government and Mexican Embassy, Washington, 1918-1919 and during Fall Senatorial Investigation.
Counsel for Cuban Embassy, Washington, and the Cuban Commercial Commission to the United States, 1920-1921. New York counsel for Cuban Banking Liquidating Commission, 1924-1925.
In Europe and South America, acting as counsel for American bankers in negotiating foreign loans, 1926-1929. Special counsel New York Stock Exchange, 1934.
In general practice law at New York, 1914-1938.
President Crucible Steel Company of America, 1938-1941. Member of law firm Garey, Desvernine & Garey, 1941-1946, Pruitt, Desvernine and Coursen, 1946-1950. Special counsel German Iron & Steel Industry, 1950.
Formerly director Lawyers Trust Company.
Director Bank of Tokyo Trust Company of New New York Formerly chairman National Lawyers Committee of America Liberty League.
Member American and New York State bar associations, Association Bar City of New York, New York County Lawyers Association, American Society International Law, National Industrial Conference Board. Clubs: Cloud (in New York City).
Married Ruth C. Lomping, June 21, 1916.