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McVerry, Terrence F.

Born September 16, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA
Died March 8, 2021, in Mt. Lebanon, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Donald E. Ziegler. Confirmed by the Senate on September 3, 2002, and received commission on September 4, 2002. Assumed senior status on September 30, 2013. Service terminated on March 8, 2021, due to death.

Education:
Duquesne University, B.A., 1965
Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1968

Professional Career:

Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1966-1998
Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1969-1973
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County [Pennsylvania], 1998-2000
Solicitor and director, Allegheny County [Pennsylvania] Law Department, 2000-2002
Solicitor and general counsel, Community College of Allegheny County, 2000-2002