John James "Jack" McConnell Jr. (born May 9, 1958) is a US District Judge from the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
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Early life and education
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, McConnell obtained Artium Baccalaureus in 1980 from Brown University and Juris Doctor in 1983 from Case Western Reserve University Law School.
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Professional career
From 1983 to 1984, McConnell worked as a legal officer in Rhode Island, Supreme Court Associate Justice, Donald Shea. From 1984 to 1986, McConnell worked as a lawyer with Mandell, Goodman, Famiglietti & amp; Schwartz in Providence. From 1986 to 1991, he served as a partner in what is now Motley Rice's law firm. From 1991 to 2011, he was a partner and director of the Environmental practice group at Motley Rice LLC, where he worked with state and local governments, groups, and individuals in personal injury cases, property damage and economic losses due to negligent environmental practices.
McConnell is perhaps best known in his legal career to help draw up and negotiate $ 464 billion, settling 46 countries in the state lawsuit against the tobacco industry. From 1997 to 2000, McConnell investigated the case, filed a complaint and made discoveries and movements in the case while representing many countries, including New York State, through its attorney general. McConnell revealed in his questionnaire about his nomination to the federal district court that he anticipates receiving a deferred compensation of $ 2.5 million to $ 3.1 million per year for each year until 2024 for his work on tobacco settlements.
Federal courts service
On November 17, 2008, McConnell sent letters to US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, declaring his interest to be nominated for vacancies in US District Court for the District of Rhode Island which had been made by Judge Ernest C. Torres taking senior status. After an interview in February 2009 with his two state senators, McConnell studied in April 2009 that Reed would recommend his name to the White House for nominations. President Obama officially nominated McConnell to the seat on 10 March 2010. On 17 June 2010, the US Senate Judiciary Committee recommended McConnell's 13-6 candidacy. On May 4, 2011, cloture was successfully called on his candidacy in 63-33 votes. The Senate confirmed it on that day in 50-44 votes. He received his commission on May 6, 2011.
Critics of nomination
The Washington Examiner writes McConnell's editorial criticism for making nearly $ 700,000 in campaign contributions to Democrats by him and his wife since 1993. Editorials at the Washington Examiner claim he is trying to buy federal jury through targeted contributions.
Famous cases
McConnell handles mortgage documents to help stop nearly 200 foreclosure homes.
See also
- Barack Obama's judicial appointment controversy
References
External links
- John J. McConnell Jr. in the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges , public domain publications from the Federal Judicial Center.
- John J. McConnell, Jr. in Ballotpedia
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