Tommy Boggs
Born(1940-09-18)September 18, 1940
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died (aged 73)
Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C., United States
Alma materGeorgetown University Law Center
Occupation(s)Lawyer, lobbyist
SpouseBarbara Denechaud Boggs
Children3
Parent(s)Hale Boggs
Lindy Boggs
RelativesCokie Roberts (sister)
Barbara Boggs Sigmund (sister)
Rebecca Roberts (niece)

Thomas Hale Boggs Jr. (September 18, 1940 – September 15, 2014) was an American lawyer and lobbyist based in Washington, D.C.[1]

Biography

Boggs was the son of Thomas Hale Boggs (1914–1972), a United States Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district,[2] and Lindy Boggs (1916–2013), her husband's successor in the 2nd congressional district and thereafter U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican under U.S. President Bill Clinton.[3] His siblings included journalist and news commentator Cokie Roberts (1943–2019) and Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939–1990), who served as the mayor of Princeton, New Jersey.[4]

Lobbying career

Boggs, a Democrat, began his legal practice in New Orleans and later moved to Washington, D.C., to become a lawyer and lobbyist. He joined the law/lobbyist firm of James R. Patton Jr., which today is known as Squire Patton Boggs. Boggs was the firm's senior partner.[4] With Patton Boggs, he was known for lobbying on major issues, including:

Political campaign

In 1970, Boggs unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th congressional district against incumbent Republican Gilbert Gude.[6]

Death and legacy

Boggs died of an apparent heart attack September 15, 2014, three days before his 74th birthday.[4] He is interred at the historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

References

  1. ↑ Eisler, Kim. "Influential Lawyers' List Favors DC". Washingtonian. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  2. ↑ "Boggs, Thomas Hale, Sr., (1914–1972)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
  3. ↑ Hanes, Stephanie (July 27, 2013). "Lindy Boggs dies; congresswoman and Democratic leader". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Tommy Boggs, influential lobbyist dies; son of Congresswoman Boggs". New Orleans Advocate. September 15, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Adam Bernstein, "Lobbyist, lawyer Thomas H. Boggs Jr. dead at 73" (obituary), The Washington Post, September 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1970," p. 14 (retrieved on Sep 18, 2014).
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