EDUCATION AT WASHINGTON, D.C. (GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER)

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005291492
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: June 22, 2015
• Document Release Date: November 14, 2008
• Case Number: F-2007-01251
• Publication Date: July 5, 1984

At Washington, D.C.:
(Georgetown University Law Center)
APPROVED FOR
RELEASE DATE:
03-Sep-2008
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On 5 July 1984, Mr. Louis C. FINE, Assistant to the Registrar, was contacted
and interviewed at his place of employment, Georgetown University Law Center, 600
New Jersey Avenue, North West. Informant provided the educational record of the
SUBJECT, John William DEBELIUS, Jr., which reflected he has attended the Law Center
from January 1983 to May 1983. SUBJECT has completed a total of 22 semester credit
hours, earning a grade point average of 5.66. on a 12.00 scale. Informant stated this
grade point average is equal to a C- grade. SUBJECT is enrolled in the M aws
in Taxation Program. SUBJECT's social secrutiy number was observed to b
No negative or derogatory information was contained in the educational fi e o
Numerous attempts to interview educational informants met with negative results.
EMPLOYMENT
At Gaithersburg, Maryland:
(Young, Debelius & Clifford Attorneys at Law & Young & Debelius Attorneys at Law)
On 6 July 1984, Ms. Gretchen A. REZASH, Officer Manager, was contacted and inter-
viewed at her place of employment, 302 East Diamond Avenue. Informant provided the
records of the law offices of Young, Debelius & Clifford which reflected.as SUBJECT
has been employed as a part time consultant from 31 December 1982 to the present.
Records of Young & Debelius reflected as SUBJECT was first a full time associate then
a full time law partner at the firm from October 1977 to 31 December 1982. SUBJECT's
son, John Debelius III, is currently the only member of the Debelius family involved
directly as a partner in the law firm of Young, Debelius and Clifford. Records in-
dicate SUBJECT's performance as a part time consultant is fully satisfactory. and he
is eligible for continued employment.
Informant has known SUBJECT professionally since October of 1977 and has contact
with him at least twice a week at the office. Informant stated that SUBJECT is a
stable and reliable legal professional who enjoys an excellent reputation with all
those he contacts in the professional environment. She knew nothing detrimental
concerning SUBJECT's personal or professional life and thought him to be an honest
and loyal individual whom she would recommend for a position of trust and responsi-
bility with. the United States Government.
Additional comments by this informant will follow in the reference.section.
On 6 July 1984, Mr. James R. CLIFFORD, Sr., law partner.of Young, Debelius and
Clifford, was contacted and interviewed at his place of employment, 302 East Diamond
Avenue. Informant has known SUBJECT professionally thru his membership in the above
law firm from approximately May of 1981 to the present and contacts him at least two
times a week while at the office. Informant characterized the SUBJECT as a knowledge-
able, articulate, proficient, and trusted consultant with the firm of Young, Debelius
and Clifford. Informant provided no negative or derogatory information concerning
SUBJECT's professional abilities and recommended him for a position of trust
 ( Thomas L. BEIGHT, Attorney at Law)
with the United States
On 6 July. 1984, Ms. Amy L. BISHOP, office secretary, was ontacted and inter-
viewed-at her place of employment, 594 North Frederick Avenue.
Informant verified from memory that SUBJECT
was employed as a part time legal consultant at the above captioned law firm from
approximatley 1973 to 1976 and currently serves in the same capacity on a more in-
frequent basis. SUBJECT's services were characterized as fully satisfactory and
he is considered eligible for continued employment.
At Rockville, Maryland:
On 5 July 1984, Mr. William M. MCGREW, a informant, residing at~
was contacted and interviewed-.--En- ormant has known SUBJECT as a
former professional contemporary and personal friend from 1956 to the present. In-
formant's contact with SUBJECT had varied over the years. During SUBJECT's career
with the government, informant contacted SUBJECT on at least a weekly basis. Sub-
sequent to 197.3, informant and SUBJECT had monthly social contact. From 1983 to the
present informant declared his contact with SUBJECT was. infrequent, stating the last
time he saw SUBJECT was approximatley ten months ago. Informant characterized SUB-
JECT as an intelligent, hard working, conscientious; affable and stable man who en-
joys an excellent reputation with both his professional and social contemporaries.
SUBJECT retired from a distinguished career in the federal government in approx-
imately 1973. Since retirement, SUBJECT has continued to successfully pursue his le-
gal career in the private sector. Currently SUBJECT is involved in a law firm in
Gaithersburg, Maryland as a partner. Informant has had some business transactions
with the SUBJECT regarding real estate investments. SUBJECT was a trustworthy and
dependable partner in these cooperative ventures with informant. SUBJECT's first
wife, Mary died of cancer sometime between 1981 and. 1982. SUBJECT has since re-
married and currently enjoys a stable and loving marital union. SUBJECT's children
by his first marriage are all fully grown adults and one of his sons, John W. Debelius
III, is also involved in the same law firm as SUBJECT in Gaithersburg, Maryland. .
Informant had no reason to question SUBJECT's mental or physical health, emo-
tional stability, maturity or financial.reputation. SUBJECT has no had any problem
with alcohol, drugs or the police.. He has demonstrated: no apparent excesses in per-
sonal habits or conduct. Informant knew nothing detrimental concerning SUBJECT's
personal or professional life and thought him to be an honest, moral and ethical
individual.
Informant was not aware of any foreign travel or contacts.on the part of SUB-
JECT. Informant declared SUBJECT was a loyal, upstanding American citizen and in-
formant recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility with the United
 At Gaithersburg, Maryland:
On 6.July 1984, Ms. Gretchen A. REZASH, a 'nformant, was contacted
and interviewed at her place of employment, 302 East Diamond Avenue.
Informant
stated that she has known SUBJECT. from approximately 1977 to the present as a pro-
fessional associate and a social friend.. Informant contacts SUBJECT professionally
on almost a daily basis during the work week and also enjoys.infr.equent social con-
tact with SUBJECT and his current wife. Informant characterized the SUBJECT as an
intelligent, articulate, easy going, affable, candid.and pleasant individual who en-
joys an excellent reputation with both his professional and social contemporaries.
Informant knew SUBJECT retired from government services in the early 1970's and
first worked in the private sector at the law offices of Thomas L. BEIGHT. Informant
considered SUBJECT a knowledgeable and proficient lawyer specializing in tax law.
SUBJECT's long term and loving marriage to his first wife, Mary'ended in her cancer
death in approximately 1981. SUBJECT's wife suffered from cancer for several years
prior to. her death. SUBJECT. remarried in October of 1982 to his second wife, Eliza-
beth. SUBJECT's.current marriage was described as a mutually supportive and loving
union. SUBJECT has'five children by his first marriage. All of these children are
full grown adults each pursuing their respective professional careers. SUBJECT's
John'and James are practicing attorneys. Daughter,:Ann is close to completing her
law degree at George Washington University. Daughter, Elizabeth is a dentist in the
United States'Air Force and daughter, Margaret is an accountant for Price Water House
Company. Informant related SUBJECT%xcellent relations with all his children. SUB-
JECT's hobbies include gardening, wood working and physical conditioning. SUBJECT
is in excellent physical condition for a man of his age.
Informant described the SUBJECT as a honest, trustworthy, dependable individual
who uses discretion in all his dealings. He is a highly mature, stable man of ex-
cellent moral character who lives within his financial means. SUBJECT has never had
any problems with alcohol consumption, . drug. usage or the police. He has no apparent
access in personal habits or conduct.
Informant knew SUBJECT went on a cruise on the Caribbean shortly after the death
of his first wife. Other that the Caribbean Cruise, informant knew of no further
foreign contacts or travel on the part of SUBJECT. SUBJECT is a loyal, upstanding
American and informant highly recommended him for a position of trust and responsi-
bility with the United States Government.
On 6 July 1984, Mr. James R. CLIFFORD Sr., ainformant, was 'contacted
and interviewed at his place of employment, 302 East Diamond Avenue.'
Informant stated
he as known SUBJECT-as a professional associate and riend from May of 1981 to.the
present and contacts him one to-two times a week. Informant characterized the SUBJECT
as a quiet, affable, good natured, articualte and intelligent individual who enjoys
an excellent professional relationship with all those he contacts in the work environ-
ment. Informant knew nothing unfavorable regarding SUBJECT and provided substancially
the same information regarding SUBJECT as the preceeding informants. He had no rea-
son to question SUBJECT's character, habits, morals, non use-of drugs, sobriety, fi-
 nancial reputation, integrity and loyalty and recommended him for a position of
trust and responsibility with the United States Government.
On 5. July 1984, Mrs. Donna M. COSTELL0, a informant, was contacted
and interviewed at her place of residence, Informant
stated that she has known SUBJECT as a friend and neighbor from approximately
1978 to the present and contacts him on almost a. daily basis. Informant character-
ized SUBJECT as a warm, affable, pleasant, helpful, cooperative, and respected
neighbor who has an excellent reputation in the neighborhood. Informant revealed
she knew SUBJECT was currently attempting to further his legal knowledge in stature
by obtaining a master's degree in laws; pertaining to taxation from Georgetown Uni-
versity. Informant knew nothing unfavorable regarding SUBJECT and provided essen-
tially the same information as the preceeding informants. She had no reason to ques-
tion,SUBJECT's habits, morals, non use of drugs, sobriety, financial reputation, in-.
tegrity and loyalty and recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility
with the United States Government.
At Wheaton, Maryland:
informant, residing at
was contacted and. interviewed. Informant stated she has known SUBJECT
from approximately 1960 to the present as a professional associate while both'were
employed with the United States Federal Government. Informant stated.she has served
with SUBJECT both in the United States and overseas. Since SUBJECT's retirement
from government service, in the early 1970's, informant has had infrequent contact
with SUBJECT. Informant indicated she has utilized the SUBJECT's legal services on
several occasions in the past and thought SUBJECT to be an honest and competent at-
torney. Informant knew nothing unfavorable regarding. SUBJECT and provided substan-
cially the same information as the preceeding informant. She had no reason to
question SUBJECT's character, habits, morals, non use of drugs, sobriety, financial
reputation, integrity and loyalty and recommended him for a position of trust and
responsibility with the United States Government.
NEIGHBORHOOD
At Gaithersburg, Maryland:
(Vicinity of 19803 Greenside Terrace),
On 5 July 1984, Mr. Larr L. LONG, neighbor, was contacted and interviewed at
his place of residence, Greenside Terrace. Informant stated that he has known
SUBJECT as a friend and.neighbor.from..,apptoximately January 1984 to the present and
contacted one to two times a week. Informant characterized SUBJECT as a quiet,friend-
ly and responsible neighbor who seems to enjoy an excellent reputation in the neigh-
borhood.
The informant knew the SUBJECT was a lawyer by profession and lived in his. town-
house with his current wife, Elizabeth. Informant was aware.. of the cancer death of
his first wife, Mary. SUBJECT has several grown children by his first marriage and
his children were known by informant to often visit him on weekends and holidays.
Informant attested to SUBJECT's high moral standards, principals and character.
SUBJECT has always acted in a stable, mature manner. SUBJECT lives according to his
means and has no apparent financial difficulties. He was never known to have any
problems with alcohol consumption, drugs or the police. SUBJECT has no bad habits
 or questionable behavioral patterns.
Informant was not aware of any foreign travel or contacts on the part of SUB-
JECT. Informant thought SUBJECT to be-a-loyal American citizen and recommended
him for a position of trust and responsibility with the United States Government.
On 5 July 1984, Mr. James F. COSTELLO, neighbor and husband ofl 0-
formant Donna.M. COSTELLO, was. contacted and interviewed separately at his place
of residence,reenside.Terrace. Informant provided essentially the same
testimony regarding SUBJECT as detailed by his wife. 'Informant first met SUBJECT
in calendar year 1978 when SUBJECT and his. first wife, Mary moved into the neigh-
borhood. Informant has had almost weekly contact with SUBJECT during SUBJECT's
residency in the neighborhood.. Informant knew nothing unfavorable regarding SUB-
JECT provided substancially the same information as the preceeding informants.
He had no reason to question SUBJECT's..character, habits, morals, non use of drugs,
sobriety, financial reputation, integrity, and loyalty and recommended him for a
position of trust and responsibility with the United States Government.
On 5 July 1984, Mr. Theodore G.. ADAMS, neighbor, was contacted and interviewed
at his place of residence, Greenside Terrace. Informant stated that he has
known-SUBJECT from. approximately June of 1978 to the present as a casual neighbor
and contacts him on a weekly basis while exchanging neighborly. greetings. Infor-
mant provided essentially the same information as the neighbors listed above and
indicated that he had no reason to question SUBJECT's.character, reputation, habits,
morals, sobriety, non use of drugs, financial reputation or loyalty .and knew of no
reason why SUBJECT should be procluded from obtaining a position of trust and respon-
sibility with the United States Government.
Nothing of a derogatory nature was developed regarding the fianancial reputa-
tion of SUBJECT.
GENERAL
At Rockville, Maryland:
(Montgomery County.Circuit Court)
On 6 Jul 1984, Ms. Head Clerk of the licensing. department,
was ___]contacted and interviewed at her requester place of em-
ployment, 50 Court House Square. Informant reviewed the records s of the Montgomery
County Circuit Court which reflected'that.one Elizabeth Edit..TOTH, born 23 August
1935 in Budapest Hungary, was naturalized on 6 July 1965 under cerificate 41
The above named individual first entered the United States at.New York City, New York
on 5 June..1959 and when. naturalized, resided at 7121 Willow Avenue, Takoma Park,.Mary-
land. The above named individual's alien re istration number was listed as
and her petition.number was observed.to be Ms. and
witnessed the SUBJECT's naturalization.