James A. Backstrom

Background

Backstrom, James A. was born on November 12, 1952 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Northwestern University (Bachelor of Specialized Studies, with distinction, 1973). University of Pennsylvania (Juris Doctor, 1976).

Career

Worked at Vaira Backstrom & Riley, Professional Corporation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) specializing in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Antitrust, Trade Regulation, Health Care Fraud. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Pennsylvania. 1977, District of Columbia.

1979, United States.

Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. 1980, United States. Supreme Court. 1981, United States. District Court for the District of Columbia Circuit.

1983, United States.

Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circuits. 1985, Texas and United States. Court of Military Appeals.

1987, United States.

District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Author: "Criminal Evidence," and "Criminal Appeals," Chapters, Criminal Defense Techniques," Matthew Bender, 1990. Chief, Dallas Field Office, Antitrust Division, United States.

Department of Justice, 1982-1987.

Special Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1981-1982. Member: American Bar Association.

Military: Chronic Disease Research, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States Naval Reserve, 1983+13.

Achievements

• James A. Backstrom has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: American Bar Association. Military: Chronic Disease Research, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States Naval Reserve, 1983+13.