Background
Petersen, James Charles was born on December 19, 1928 in New York City. Son of Harry Englehardt Petersen and Elsie (Ganss) Wynkoop.
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James Charles Petersen
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James Charles Petersen, American Lawyer. Bar: Florida 1956, United States District Court (southern district) Florida 1956, United States Court Military Appeals 1966, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1967, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit) 1986. Recipient Placque, Miami, 1970, Certified for Pro Bono Work, United States District Court (southern district) Florida, Miami, 1983.
Education
Student, University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1946-1948; Juris Doctor, U. Miami, 1955.
Career
Adjuster, Allstate Insurance Company, Miami, Florida, 1956-1957; airline pilot, attorney, Argonaut Airways, Miami, 1957-1958; house counsel, S.H. DuPont, Miami, 1959-1960; closing agent, Dade Commonwealth Title Insurance Company, Miami, 1959-1960; associate, Ross Reinhardt & Goodman, Miami, 1961-1964; private practice, Miami, since 1965.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Navy, 1948-1951. Commander Reserve, 1946-1948, 52-76. Member American Vets, Delta Theta Phi (secretary 1953-1955).
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Married Joyce Pafford, August 9, 1955 (deceased November 1968). Children: James Charles Junior, Jerry W., Joseph.
