Background
OTIS, JAMES was born on December 11, 1923 in Meriden, Connecticut, United States.
OTIS, JAMES was born on December 11, 1923 in Meriden, Connecticut, United States.
Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, 1948). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1951). Phi Delta Phi. Article Editor, Illinois Law Review, 1950-1951.
Technical Advisor, Illinois Commerce Commission, 1951-1953.
Special Assistant to Governor of Illinois on Legislation, 1961, 1963, 1964. General Counsel, Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention, 1970.
Vice Chairman, Illinois Racing Board, 1973. Chairman, Illinois Board of Ethics, 1975-1976.
Special Administrative Master, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Romasanta v.
United Airlines, Incorporated., 1983-1990. Chairman, Chicago Bar Association Committee on Constitutional Revision, 1967-1968, Member, Board of Managers, 1971-1973.
Working as a partner of KECK, MAHIN & CATE. Admitted to the bar, 1953, Illinois.
Peoria County Bar Association. Chicago Council of Lawyers. Law Club of Chicago; Legal Club of Chicago.
(Resident).