Background
Tarpy, Thomas Michael was born on January 4, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas Michael and Catherine G. (Sharshal) Tarpy.
Tarpy, Thomas Michael was born on January 4, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas Michael and Catherine G. (Sharshal) Tarpy.
John Carroll University (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). The Ohio State University (Juris Doctor, 1969). Phi Delta Phi. Member, 1978-1981 and Chairman, 1980, Columbus Graphics Commission.
Associate Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP, Columbus, 1969-1976, partner, 1977—1985, 1985—1987, 1987—2005. Vice president Liebert corporation, 1985-1987.
Bar: Ohio 1969, United States District Court (southern district) Ohio 1972, United States District Court (northern district) Ohio 1974, United States Court Appeals (6th circuit) 1982, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1997.
Chairman Columbus Graphics Commission, 1980. Member Columbus Area Leadership Program, 1975. With United States Army, 1969-1975.
Fellow College Labor and Employment Lawyers, Ohio Management Lawyers Association (founding member). Member American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association.
Married Mary Patricia Canna, September 9, 1967. Children: Joshua Michael, Megan Patricia, Thomas Canna, John Patrick.