Dennis E. Eckart
Encyclopedia
Dennis Edward Eckart is a Democratic
politician from Ohio
who served in the United States House of Representatives
. He is married to Sandy and has one son, Eddy.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio
with brothers Gary and Edward, Eckart attended St Joseph High School in Euclid, Ohio
and received his B.A.
from Xavier University
in Cincinnati in 1971. He went on to earn an LL.B. from Cleveland State University
, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
in 1974, and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1974. He commenced practice in Cleveland.
Eckart served in the Ohio House of Representatives
from 1975 until 1980. Afterwards he was elected as to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from January 3, 1981 until January 3, 1993. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1992. His district was eliminated in redistricting, and its territory was distributed to the 13th
, 14th
, 17th
and 19th
districts. Lou Stokes's district was subsequently renumbered as the 11th
.
After his term in Congress, Eckart worked in the American Bar Association
's Congressional Process Committee, and was also on the board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
. He also served as chair of the United States Delegation to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
From 2000 to 2003 he served as President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. He practiced law as a partner of Baker & Hostletler LLP, representing "a variety of clients before Congress, the Executive Branch, federal and state agencies and state legislatures" (see http://www.bakerlaw.com/professionals/bio.aspx?id=11710)until 2006, when he opened North Shore Associates, a consulting firm. Mr. Eckart's North Shore work includes many of his previous clients as well as some real estate development work.
Americans for Democratic Action
lists his liberal quotient as 80% for the entirety of his service. In 2002 the National Center for Responsible Gaming
, or NCRG, elected him as chairman. This is an organization that does scientific research on pathological gambling and youth gambling.
Occasionally, when media begin to speculate about persons running for statewide office in Ohio, Eckart is usually mentioned by prognosticators for United States Senator. However, nothing besides mere mentions have occurred and it does not seem that Eckart will run again for public office.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician from Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
who served in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. He is married to Sandy and has one son, Eddy.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
with brothers Gary and Edward, Eckart attended St Joseph High School in Euclid, Ohio
Euclid, Ohio
Euclid is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders Cleveland. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 48,920...
and received his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Xavier University
Xavier University (Cincinnati)
Xavier University is a co-educational Jesuit university in the United States located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and has an undergraduate enrollment of about 4,000 students and graduate enrollment of 2,600 students. Xavier is primarily...
in Cincinnati in 1971. He went on to earn an LL.B. from Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
The Cleveland–Marshall College of Law is the law school of Cleveland State University, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school traces its origins to the founding of Cleveland Law School in 1897 which, in 1946, merged with the John Marshall School of Law, founded in 1916, to become Cleveland–Marshall...
in 1974, and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1974. He commenced practice in Cleveland.
Eckart served in the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
from 1975 until 1980. Afterwards he was elected as to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from January 3, 1981 until January 3, 1993. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1992. His district was eliminated in redistricting, and its territory was distributed to the 13th
Ohio's 13th congressional district
The 13th congressional district of Ohio is represented by Representative Betty Sutton, who defeated Republican Craig L. Foltin on Nov. 7, 2006. It was formerly represented by Sherrod Brown...
, 14th
Ohio's 14th congressional district
The 14th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Representative Steven C. LaTourette. This district sits in the farthest northeast corner of the state, bordering Lake Erie and Pennsylvania....
, 17th
Ohio's 17th congressional district
The 17th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Representative Timothy J. Ryan. This district sits in northeastern Ohio, bordering Pennsylvania along one edge, and includes the cities of Kent, Ravenna, Warren and Youngstown, as well as part of Akron.This district will become...
and 19th
Ohio's 19th congressional district
Ohio's 19th congressional district was created following the 1830 census and was eliminated after the 2000 census.From 1992-2002 it included all of Lake County and Ashtabula County together with a collection of Eastern suburbs of Cleveland...
districts. Lou Stokes's district was subsequently renumbered as the 11th
Ohio's 11th congressional district
Ohio's 11th congressional district is represented by Representative Marcia Fudge, a Democrat, having been elected after the death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones. This district includes the East Side of Cleveland and much of the eastern suburbs in Cuyahoga County, and borders Lake Erie.Ohio has had at...
.
After his term in Congress, Eckart worked in the American Bar Association
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
's Congressional Process Committee, and was also on the board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Founded in 1887, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants in the United States, with more than 370,000 CPA members in 128 countries in business and industry, public practice, government, education, student...
. He also served as chair of the United States Delegation to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
From 2000 to 2003 he served as President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. He practiced law as a partner of Baker & Hostletler LLP, representing "a variety of clients before Congress, the Executive Branch, federal and state agencies and state legislatures" (see http://www.bakerlaw.com/professionals/bio.aspx?id=11710)until 2006, when he opened North Shore Associates, a consulting firm. Mr. Eckart's North Shore work includes many of his previous clients as well as some real estate development work.
Americans for Democratic Action
Americans for Democratic Action
Americans for Democratic Action is an American political organization advocating progressive policies. ADA works for social and economic justice through lobbying, grassroots organizing, research and supporting progressive candidates.-History:...
lists his liberal quotient as 80% for the entirety of his service. In 2002 the National Center for Responsible Gaming
National Center for Responsible Gaming
The National Center for Responsible Gaming is an American nonprofit group, associated with Harvard University, that funds scientific research on gambling addiction. It was founded in 1996. The group is a wing of the American Gaming Association, the casino industry's main trade group. The mission...
, or NCRG, elected him as chairman. This is an organization that does scientific research on pathological gambling and youth gambling.
Occasionally, when media begin to speculate about persons running for statewide office in Ohio, Eckart is usually mentioned by prognosticators for United States Senator. However, nothing besides mere mentions have occurred and it does not seem that Eckart will run again for public office.
External links
- Voting record maintained by the Washington Post
- Bioguide
- NCRG article
- Dennis Eckart provides an inside look at Congress on Real Law Radio Real Law Radio is a legal news talk radio program, hosted by attorney Bob DiCello (Podcasts/Saturday March 27, 2010).