Background
Harnett, Thomas Aquinas was born on March 22, 1924 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of William Joseph and Katherine Cecelia (Farrell) Harnett.
Harnett, Thomas Aquinas was born on March 22, 1924 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of William Joseph and Katherine Cecelia (Farrell) Harnett.
Teaching certified, Fordham University, 1943. Bachelor of Laws, Fordham University, 1949. Doctor of Laws (honorary), College Insurance, 1977.
With law department, National Surety Corporation, New York City, 1950-1952; private practice, New York City, 1952-1975; senior partner, Hart and Hume, 1969-1975; superintendent, New York State Insurance Department, 1975-1977; senior vice president, counsel, Travelers Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut, 1977-1984; partner, Tompkins, McGuire & Wachenfeld, Newark, 1984-1986; partner, Kroll, Tract, Harnett, Pomerantz & Cameron, New York City, 1986-1989; counsel, Lane & Mittendorf, 1989-1993; partner, Lane & Mittendorf, 1993-1998; partner, Gallagher, Harnett & Lagalante Limited liability partnership, since 1998. Adjunct Professor law Fordham University School Law, since 1988. Advisor National Conference Commrs.on Uniform State Laws, 1971-1972.
Board directors New York State Urban Development Corporation, 1975-1977. Board regents University Hartford, 1980-1983. Board directors Combined Health Appeal, 1980-1984, president, 1983-1985.
Incorporator St. Francis Hospital, 1980-1985. President parish council Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Suffern, New York, 1966-1970, also director religious education. Chairman Ramapo (New York ) Development Easement Acquisition Commission, 1968-1975.
Served with United States Army Air Force, World World War II, PTO. Fellow International Academy Trial Lawyers, American Bar Foundation, New York Bar. Foundation; member International Association Defense Counsel, Federal Insurance and Corporation Counsel, American Bar Association (chairman insurance section 1975-1976), American Judicature Association, New York State Bar Association (house delegations 1974-1975, chairman insurance section 1974-1975) Clubs: Boca Raton, University, City Midday-Drug & Chemical, Manhattan.
Married Doris Mary Van Dien, December 2, 1950. Children: Dorisanne, Thomas A., William Arthur, Kathleen Anne.