Thomas Corey Athens

Background

Athens, Thomas Corey was born on May 25, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alvin G. and Rachel (Yost) Athens.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1956; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1959.

Career

Field claim representative, State Farm Insurance Company, Duluth, 1959-1960; associate attorney, Mordaunt, Walstad et al, Minneapolis, 1960-1962; staff attorney, Western Oil & Fuel Company, Minneapolis, 1962-1965; staff attorney, Hartford Insurance Group, Minneapolis, 1965-1969; associate attorney, Winter, Lundquist et al, Wheaton, Minnesota, 1969-1970; partner, Lundquist, Sherwood & Athens, Wheaton, 1971-1977; sole practitioner, Wheaton, 1977-1980; partner, Arvesen, Lundeen, Hoff, Svingen, Athens & Russell, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, since 1980. City attorney City of Wheaton, 1970-1980.

Achievements

• Thomas Corey Athens has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Fergus Falls Hockey Association, 1981-1984, scheduler, 1985-1987, coach, 1981-1984, 86, 89-91. Member Minnesota Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, American Counsel Association, 16th District Bar Association (president 1972), 7th Judicial District Bar Association, National Board Trial Advocacy, Academy Certified Trial Lawyers Minnesota.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, sailing, hiking.

Connections

Married Jean Cecelia Wilkins, May 5, 1962. Children: Julia, Janet, Lynn, Michael.

Father:

Alvin G. Athens

Mother:

Rachel (Yost) Athens

Spouse:

Jean Cecelia Wilkins

child:

Michael Athens

child:

Janet Athens

child:

Julia Athens

child:

Lynn Athens