Thomas K. Christo (February 12, 1948 – February 9, 2008) was an American lawyer and Republican political operative from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Early life and education
Christo was born in 1948 in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Dorothy (Lapery) Christo and Christi Christo. He received a BS in Philosophy and a BA in Government from Suffolk University in 1970. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor in Law from Boston University Law School in 1972. He pursued a career in law and became a prominent figure in the legal community.
Legal Career
Christo served as an Assistant District Attorney in Boston and was known as a civil trial lawyer. He is often credited with founding the area of computer law , with his most famous case, IBM Corp. v. Catamore Enterprises, Inc. ,[ 4] hardware and software . Christo also served as the COO of Mohawk Data Sciences and was a member of the Bar in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , admitted to numerous US District and Circuit Courts , and the US Supreme Court . He was a frequent legal commentator for publications such as U.S. News & World Report , Forbes , and the BBC .
Political Involvement
Christo was active in Republican politics, running for the United States Senate in the 1990 United States Senate election in New Hampshire .[ 5] New Hampshire Republican Party and was a member of President George H. Bush 's Economic Advisory Council . Additionally, he served as the New Hampshire state finance chairman for Rudy Giuliani's 2008 presidential campaign .
Personal life
Christo was married to Ellen V. Christo for 11 years. He was a member of St. George's Albanian Orthodox Cathedral in Boston .[ 3]
Death
Thomas K. Christo died on February 9, 2008, at Massachusetts General Hospital as a result of a brain aneurysm . His funeral service was held at Stratham Community Church in Stratham, New Hampshire .[ 3]
Legacy
Christo is remembered as a talented lawyer and dedicated family man. His legal and political careers left a significant impact on the communities he served.
References
^ "Thomas K. Christo, 59" . Telegram & Gazette Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024 .^ Benton, Jonathan D. (February 15, 2008). "GOP activist Christo dies" . The Portsmouth Herald Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024 . ^ a b c "Thomas K. Christo" . The Portsmouth Herald Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024 .^ IBM Corp. v. Catamore Enterprises, Inc. 548 F.2d 1065 (1st Cir. 1976). IBM Corp. v. Catamore Enterprises, Inc. , 431 U.S. 960 (1977), cert. denied ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Tom Christo" . Retrieved June 30, 2024 .
