Richard Arthur BISHOP

Background

Bishop, Richard Arthur was born on February 22, 1918 in Cincinnati. Son of Nelson D. and Marie (Brandt) Bishop.

Education

University of Cincinnati (Bachelor of Arts, 1941). University of Virginia (Bachelor of Laws, 1948).

Career

Attorney Brandenburg & Brandenburg, Washington, 1952-1957. Private practice, 1958-1959. Attorney Wrape & Hernly, 1960-1967.

Private practice, 1968-1983. Attorney Niles, Barton & Wilmer, 1983-1990. Associate O'Brien, Birney & Butler, 1990-1992.

Trustee EastPark Realty Trust, Jackson, Mississippi, 1963-1990.

Achievements

• Bar: District of Columbia 1053, Virginia 1952, Maryland 1952, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1957.

Membership

Board directors, National Organization on Disability, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1983. Member City of Alexandria Planning Commission, Virginia, 1967-1980, George Mason University (board visitors 1973-1981, foundation board since 1975) Fairfax, Virginia. Member American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, Lawyers Club Washington, Metropolitan Club Washington.

Interests

• Gardening.

Connections

Married Doris McKee, June 8, 1946. Children: Carol M. Barnes, Nancy W.

Father:

Nelson D. Bishop

Mother:

Marie (Brandt) Bishop

Spouse:

Doris McKee

child:

Carol M. Barnes Bishop

child:

Nancy W. Bishop