Background
Brown, James Knight was born on September 25, 1929 in Rainelle, West Virginia, United States. Son of Hugh Allen and Florence Catherine (Knight) Brown.
Brown, James Knight was born on September 25, 1929 in Rainelle, West Virginia, United States. Son of Hugh Allen and Florence Catherine (Knight) Brown.
West Virginia University (Bachelor of Science, 1951. Bachelor of Laws, 1956). Phi Beta Kappa; Order of Coif.
Phi Delta Phi.
Associate Jackson & Kelly, Charleston, West Virginia, 1956-1962, partner, 1962-1998. Member Jackson & Kelly Professional Limited Liability Company, 1999—2001, of counsel, 2001—2010, inactive member, since 2010. Former West Virginia advisory board directors BlackBerry&T Corporation.
Kanawha County (President, 1970-1971) and American Bar Associations. West Virginia State Bar (President, Junior Bar Section, 19631964. Member, Board of Governors, 1971-1974.
President, 1975-1976. Chairman of the Board, 1976-1978). Fellow, American Bar Foundation.
Municipal and Corporate Finance and Business Litigation.
Woodworking, golf.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Droste, June 21, 1952. Children: Carolyn, Patricia, Julia.