David Finnegan
| David Finnegan | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Boston School Committee | |
| In office 1978–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | John J. McDonough |
| Personal details | |
| Residence | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Stonehill College Boston University School of Law Harvard University |
| Occupation | Attorney Talk Show Host Politician |
David I. Finnegan is an American attorney, talk show host, and politician. He is a partner at Finnegan, Underwood, Ryan & Tierney.[1]
Political career
Finnegan was a member of the Boston School Committee from 1975 to 1979 and served as its President from 1978 to 1979.[1] He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1979, finishing fourth out of six candidates with 14.59% of the vote. He ran again in 1983, finishing in third place with 24.99%.[2]
Talk show host
Finnegan began his media career in 1979 as host of The Dave Finnegan Show on WBZ Radio. He subsequently hosted Weekend with Dave Finnegan on WNAC-TV. He gave up both of his shows to run for Mayor in 1983.[3]
Personal life
Finnegan is the brother-in-law of astronaut Michael Collins[4] and the uncle of actress Kate Collins.
He is a graduate of Stonehill College (B.A.), Boston University School of Law (J.D.), and Harvard University (A.L.M.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Attorneys". Finnegan, Underwood, Ryan & Tierney. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Election Department. 1984. p. 28.
- ↑ "Prominent Local Lawyer Receives ALM Degree". The Harvard Lamplighter. April 16, 1999. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ↑ "Stalking the votes to the end". Boston Globe. September 24, 1979.