Richard Watson Blakey

Background

Blakey, Richard Watson was born on October 17, 1911 in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Richard Watson and Jean (White) Blakey.

Education

Bachelor, Beloit College, 1933; Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1936.

Career

Private practice, Beloit, Wisconsin, 1936-1942; private practice, Reno, 1946-1947, 51-; litigation attorney, OPA, Nevada, 1944-1945; deputy city attorney, City of Reno, 1947-1951; member, McCarran, Rice, Wedge & Blakey, 1951-1955; member, Woodburn, Wedge, Blakey & Jeppson, 1955-1985. Member advising committee rules of civil procedure Supreme Court Nevada, 1951-1985. Member Reno Civil Service Commission, 1963-1976.

Achievements

• Richard Watson Blakey has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Nevada Children's Foundation, 1947-1973, 75-85. Member American Bar Association, Washoe County Bar Association (president 1954-1955), State Bar Nevada (chairman board bar examiners 1955-1963, board governors 1962-1972, president 1971-1972), American Judicature Society, National Association RailRoad Trial Counsel, American Law Institute, American College Trial Lawyers, American Board Trial Advocates, Hidden Valley Country Club, Prospectors Club.

Connections

Married Dorothy Jean Jones, May 17, 1941. Children: Jean Clare, Richard Watson.

Father:

Richard Watson Blakey

Mother:

Jean (White) Blakey

Spouse:

Dorothy Jean Jones

child:

Jean Clare Blakey

child:

Richard Watson Blakey