Neil Hartigan
Neil F. Hartigan (born May 4, 1938) is an American jurist, lawyer and politician from Illinois. He served as the Attorney General of Illinois, the 40th Lieutenant Governor, and a justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Hartigan was also the Democratic nominee for governor in 1990, but lost the close race to Republican Jim Edgar.
Neil Hartigan | |
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| Judge of the Illinois Court of Claims | |
| In office May 2, 2013 – July 22, 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Pat Quinn |
| Preceded by | Norma F. Jann |
| Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District | |
| In office December 2, 2002 – June 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Chapman Buckley |
| Succeeded by | P. Scott Neville Jr. |
| 38th Attorney General of Illinois | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson |
| Preceded by | Tyrone C. Fahner |
| Succeeded by | Roland Burris |
| 40th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 8, 1973 – January 10, 1977 | |
| Governor | Daniel Walker |
| Preceded by | Paul Simon |
| Succeeded by | Dave O'Neal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marge Dunne |
| Education | Georgetown University (B.S.) Loyola University (J.D.) |
Background
Hartigan grew up in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, in an Irish Catholic family. His father David was Alderman of the 49th Ward.[1] Hartigan graduated from Loyola Academy.
Upon graduation, He went on to attend and graduate from Georgetown University[2] in Washington, D.C., with a bachelor's degree. He received a juris doctor degree from Loyola University College of Law[3] in 1966.
Upon completion of law school Hartigan worked for a couple years for the city of Chicago. He served as the city's legislative counsel in Springfield, as attorney for the Chicago Board of Health and as general counsel for the Chicago Park District. Hartigan was elected the Democratic Committeeman for the 49th ward in 1968 and served in the position until stepping down in 1980. Former state legislator Michael Brady defeated Hartigan's choice, Cook County Treasurer Edward J. Rosewell in the Democratic primary.
Court Positions
In 2002, Hartigan won election to the Illinois Appellate Court from the First District, which is composed of Cook County, Illinois to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Robert Chapman Buckley.[4][5]
After two years, Hartigan chose to retire voluntarily from the bench. Hartigan's retirement date was June 1, 2004. He was succeeded by P. Scott Neville Jr.[6]
Hartigan was a member of Hillary Clinton's Illinois Steering Committee and February 5 Rapid Responders.
On March 22, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn appointed Hartigan to the Illinois Court of Claims for a term starting March 18, 2013, and ending January 21, 2019. Hartigan was confirmed by the Illinois Senate on May 2, 2013. He succeed Norma F. Jann.[7] The Court rules on claims filed against state, except those under Workers' Compensation or Workers' Occupational DiseasesActs, or claims for expenses in civil litigation. Hartigan officially ended his term in July 2019.[8]
External links
References
- Chicago reader: "What's the Deal With Neal Hartigan?" By Florence Hamlish Levinsohn October 25, 1990
- "John Carroll Award". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
- "President's Medal Award Winner". Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2008.
- Baim, Tracy (October 30, 2002). "Judging the Judges" (PDF). Windy City Times. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- "Chief Justice McMorrow to Give Judicial Oath to Neil Hartigan" (PDF) (Press release). Illinois Supreme Court. December 2, 2002. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- "Appellate Court gets Hartigan replacement". Chicago Tribune. June 11, 2004. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- Quinn, Pat (May 2, 2013). "98th General Assembly Appointment Message 0148". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- Gruber, Amanda (August 1, 2018). "Publication 425: State Board and Commission Descriptions" (PDF). Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 510. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
