Richard Farnham Cornell

Background

Cornell, Richard Farnham was born on June 9, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Son of Paul Watson and Margaret Lucy Cornell.

Education

Bachelor in Polit Science and Economics, University of California, Irvine, 1974; Juris Doctor, U. San Francisco, 1977.

Career

Law clerk to chief judge, United States District Court Nevada, Las Vegas, 1978-1980; deputy district attorney, Washoe County District Attorney, Reno, 1980-1981; associate, Raggio, Wooster & Lindell, Reno, 1981-1986; sole practice, Reno, since 1986. Pro-tem judge Reno Justice Court, since 1992.

Achievements

• Richard Farnham Cornell has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Drunk Drivers Inc. d/b/a Call-a-Ride, Reno, 1984-1985, Association Excellence in Education, Reno, 1986. Member Nevada Bar Association (criminal practice and procedures committee 1986).

Connections

Married Denise Vandevelde, May 24, 1975. Children: Jonathan Watson, Julie Elizabeth, Benjamin Dunlap.

Father:

Paul Watson Cornell

Mother:

Margaret Lucy Cornell

Spouse:

Denise Vandevelde

child:

Benjamin Dunlap Cornell

child:

Jonathan Watson Cornell

child:

Julie Elizabeth Cornell