Robert Ellsworth Wise

Background

Wise, Robert Ellsworth was born on January 6, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia.

Education

Bachelor, Duke U., 1970; Juris Doctor, Tulane University, 1975.

Career

Sole practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1975-1980; attorney, legislation council for judiciary committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1977-1978; member, West Virginia Senate, 1980-1982; member, 97th-105th Congresses from 2nd West Virginia district, Washington, since 1982; whip at large, since 1986; member government reform and oversight committee, transportation and infrastructure committee.

Achievements

• Robert Ellsworth Wise has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director West Virginians for Fair and Equitable Assessment of Taxes, Inc. Member American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: physical fitness, bluegrass music.

Connections

M. Sandra Casber, 1984.