Background
Griffith, Garth Ellis was born on July 1, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Arthur Elza and Marguerite Mary (Ellis) Griffith.
Griffith, Garth Ellis was born on July 1, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Arthur Elza and Marguerite Mary (Ellis) Griffith.
Simpson College; Ohio Wesleyan University (Bachelor of Arts, 1950). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1953). Case Western Reserve University (Master of Laws, 1964).
Member, Section of Corporation, Banking and Business Law, American Bar Association.
Attorney, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Cleveland, 1957-1964; general attorney, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, 1964-1975; secretary, general solicitor, Chessie System, Inc., 1975-1977; general solicitor, Chessie System, Inc., 1977-1980; general counsel, CSX Corporation, 1980-1986; of counsel, Christian, Barton, Epps, Brent & Chappell, Richmond, since 1986.
Served in the United States Army, 1953-1957. Member American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association, Commonwealth Club (Richmond), Kiwanis.
Married Julia Ellen Wilson, October 29, 1971.