James Bowne Parsons

Background

Parsons, James Bowne was born on March 21, 1954 in Mineola, New York, United States. Son of Edward Finch and Elizabeth Parsons.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, University Puget Sound, 1976. Juris Doctor, Lewis and Clark College, 1980.

Career

Sole practice, Oregon City, Oregon, 1980-1983. Associate Copenbarger et al, Seattle, 1983-1984, Holman & Monahan, Seattle, 1984-1986. Private practice, 1986-1990.

Assistant attorney general Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 1990-1992. Corporate Counsel, president Secure Benefits, Inc., 1993-1996. Managing partner Parson/ Burnett/ Bjordahl/ Hume, LLP, Bellevue, Washington, since 1996.

Former president, speaker Eastside Legal Assistance Program. Owner Red Sky Winery.

Achievements

• James Bowne Parsons has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Speaker various non-profit organizations regarding estate planning, charitable giving and business formation. Member American Bar Association (real property, probate and trust, business law section, commission on federal regulation of securities), Washington State Bar Association (speaker, real property, probate and trust sections, business section, commission on interprofessional relations).

Interests

• Avocations: traveling, skiing, scuba diving, wine, music.

Connections

Married Carol Anne Sherfy, December 30, 1977. Children William Bowne Parsons, Maria Ann Parsons, Michael Parsons.

Father:

Edward Finch Parsons

Mother:

Elizabeth Parsons

Spouse:

Carol Anne Sherfy