Background
Beckstrom, James Clifford was born on October 5, 1937 in Minneapolis.
Beckstrom, James Clifford was born on October 5, 1937 in Minneapolis.
Bachelor of Science in Law, University of Minnesota, 1959; Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1961.
Associate, Johnson & Eastlund, Minneapolis, 1961-1963; attorney, group legal, Minnesota Mutual Life, St. Paul, 1963-1964; private practice, Minneapolis, 1964-1973; general counsel, North Center Life Insurance Company, St. Paul, 1973-1978; general counsel, Western States Life Insurance Company, Fargo, North Dakota, 1978-1989; private practice, Fargo, since 1990.
Member Minnesota Bar Association, North Dakota Bar Association, Cass County Bar Association, Association Life Insurance Counsel, North Dakota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (executive sec.1991-), American Council of Life Insurance (vice president North Dakota 1983-1988), Fargo Chamber of Commerce (chairman legislation affairs committee 1983-1986), GNDA Tax and Economics Council.