Background
Russell, James Franklin was born on March 21, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Frank Hall and Helen (Brunson) Russell.
Russell, James Franklin was born on March 21, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Frank Hall and Helen (Brunson) Russell.
Rhodes College, Memphis (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Memphis State University (Juris Doctor, 1970). Omicron Delta Kappa; Delta Theta Phi.
Member, Moot Court.
Associate Nelson, Norvell, Wilson, McRae, Ivy & Sevier, Memphis, 1971-1975. Partner Stanton, Russell & Challen, 1975-1978, Russell, Price, Weatherford & Warlick, Memphis, 1978-1982, Price, Vance & Criss, Memphis, 1982-1985, Apperson, Crump, Duzane & Maxwell, Memphis, 1985-1997, 1985-1997. Circuit court judge Division II 30th Judicial District, since 1997.
"The Locality Rule and Medical Malpractice: A Judicial Awakening," Memphis State University Law Review, Volume 1, p. 378, Spring, 1978. President, Young Lawyers of Memphis, 1976.
Vice president mid-south chapter American Red Cross, Memphis, 1992-1994. Treasurer Epilepsy Foundation West Tennessee, Memphis, 1992-1994. Member American Bar Association, National Association RailRoad Trial Counsel, International Association Defense Counsel, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association, Memphis Bar Association (president 1992).
Golf, skiing.
Married Marilyn Land, June 1, 1968 (divorced May 1976). Children: Mary Helen, Myles Edward. Married Linda Hatcher, July 9, 1977.
1 child, Maggie Abele.