Davis A. Donnelly
Davis A. Donnelly (born March 9, 1927) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Biography
Donnelly was born on March 9, 1927 in Augusta, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Afterwards, he began practicing law in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Donnelly also served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
In 1991 he Donnelly lost his law license for two years as discipline for selling phony Nevada and Dominican divorces, out of a drop box, which impacted at least 1,200 families. People had obtained invalid divorces sold by Donnelly and some had even remarried, unaware that these divorces were not recognized in American courts.[2][3]
Political career
Donnelly was elected as a Democratic member of the Senate in 1956[4] and was re-elected in 1960. He represented the 28th District.[5]
References
- ^ "Donnelly, Davis A. 1927". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ^ http://law.justia.com/cases/wisconsin/supreme-court/1991/89-0607-d-9.html
- ^ "Lawyer Suspended over Mail-Order Divorces". The Galveston Daily News. June 15, 1991. p. 2. Retrieved May 14, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Donnelly to Run Again for Senate". The Daily Telegram. August 1, 1960. p. 3. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Davis A. Donnelly". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- People from Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin State Senators
- Wisconsin Democrats
- Wisconsin lawyers
- American military personnel from Wisconsin
- United States Navy sailors
- American military personnel of World War II
- American military personnel of the Korean War
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire alumni
- University of Wisconsin Law School alumni
- University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni
- 1927 births