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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 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, Catamore v. IBM (1975), establishing the legal distinction between 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 US News & World Report, Forbes, and the BBC.

Political Involvement

Christo was active in Republican politics, running for the New Hampshire Senate in 1990. He served as the New Hampshire Republican Party finance chairman and was a member of President George H. Bush's Economic Advisory Council. He also served as the New Hampshire state finance chairman for Rudy Giuliani's 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.

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. February 10, 2008. 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 "Thomas K. Christo". The Portsmouth Herald. February 10, 2008. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.

[1] "Thomas K. Christo, 59". Telegram & Gazette. February 10, 2008. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.

[2] 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.

[:0-3] "Thomas K. Christo". The Portsmouth Herald. February 10, 2008. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.

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