Background
Peterson, James Charles was born on October 23, 1949 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles Allen and Margaret (Hennessey) Peterson.
Peterson, James Charles was born on October 23, 1949 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles Allen and Margaret (Hennessey) Peterson.
St. Thomas College; University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Arts, 1972). William Mitchell College of Law (Juris Doctor, 1976). Law Clerk to Chief Judge, Hennepin County Court, 1975-1977.
Associate, Douglas, Jaycox, Trawich, McManus & Lippert, 1977-1978.
Working as a partner of HILL & PETERSON. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Minnesota and United States. District Court, District of Minnesota. 1979, Ohio and United States.
District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. 1982, United States. Tax Court. 1984, West Virginia and United States.
District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. 1986, United States. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit.
Kanawha County, West Virginia, Ohio State and Minnesota State Bar Associations. West Virginia State Bar. West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member: Board of Govenors, since 1986.
Executive Committee, since 1989. Chair, Amicus Committee, since 1988). Southern Trial Lawyers Association.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Personal Injury, Medical/Legal Negligence and Products Liability.
Jogging, skiing, golf.
Married Cynthia Louise Hargesheimer, April 1, 1977.