Background
Metcalfe, James Ashford was born on November 8, 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Edward Conrad and Agnes Malcolm (Ashford) Metcalfe.
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James Ashford Metcalfe
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Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1963; Juris Doctor, College William and Mary, 1975.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to captain, United States Naval Reserve, 1986; resigned, United States Navy, 1972; law clerk to presiding judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Virginia, Norfolk, 1975-1976; associate, Seawell, McCoy et al, Norfolk, 1976-1980; assistant United State Attorneys, Department Justice, Norfolk, since 1980; senior litigation counsel, Department Justice, Norfolk, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Thalia Civic League, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1973-1978, Friends School, Virginia Beach, 1977-1990. Commissioned Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1972, advanced to captain 1986, retired 1993. Member Federal Bar Association (Vice-President Tidewater chapter 1989-1990, president 1990-1991), United States Naval Institute, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association, Virginia Beach Bar Association.
Connections
Married Claire Elizabeth Madison, December 23, 1963. Children: Luta Marguerite, James Madison.
