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

  1. ↑ "Donnelly, Davis A. 1927". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  2. ↑ http://law.justia.com/cases/wisconsin/supreme-court/1991/89-0607-d-9.html
  3. ↑ "Lawyer Suspended over Mail-Order Divorces". The Galveston Daily News. June 15, 1991. p. 2. Retrieved May 14, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Donnelly to Run Again for Senate". The Daily Telegram. August 1, 1960. p. 3. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Davis A. Donnelly". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-06.

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