Background
Surprise, James W. was born on October 21, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Surprise, James W. was born on October 21, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
University of Hawaii and Memphis State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1969). Memphis State University (Juris Doctor, 1972). Delta Theta Phi.
Worked at Johnson, Grusin, Kee & Surprise, Professional Corporation (Memphis, Tennessee) specializing in Commercial Litigation, Commercial Bankruptcy, Family Law, General Civil Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1973, Tennessee and United States. District Court, Western District of Tennessee.
1982, United States.
District Court, Western District of Texas. 1983, United States. Tax Court. 1993, United States. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.
Delta Theta Phi.
Member: Memphis Bar Association.
Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.