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William Phinney, a Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School graduate, was admitted to practice in 1934. Llike many young lawyers of the day, Phinney joined J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in its campaign against major criminals. Phinney spent two exciting years with the Bureau and was actively involved in the search for such notorious crime figures as "Baby Face" Nelson and John Dillinger. With World War II looming, Phinney, a reserve Naval officer, was called to duty in 1939. Following a distinguished career in the service, Phinney returned to Manchester and the active practice of law in 1946. Phinney served as Attorney General of New Hampshire from 1949 to 1951. This position was then part-time and Phinney continued in active private practice at the same time. | 