James Byrne (lawyer)
James Michael Byrne (born August 28, 1964) is an American lawyer who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs from August 2018 to February 2020. He previously served as the general counsel for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
James Byrne | |
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Byrne (c. 2020) | |
| 8th United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office September 16, 2019 – February 3, 2020 Acting: August 28, 2018 – September 16, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Thomas G. Bowman |
| Succeeded by | Donald Remy |
| General Counsel of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office August 8, 2017 – September 16, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Leigh A. Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Richard Sauber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Michael Byrne August 28, 1964 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Spouse | Rebecca L. Cogburn |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Stetson University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1987–2007 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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