Background
Bednar, James Edmund was born on October 13, 1911 in Omaha. Son of James Edmund and Britannia R. (Daughters) Bednar.
Bednar, James Edmund was born on October 13, 1911 in Omaha. Son of James Edmund and Britannia R. (Daughters) Bednar.
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, 1932; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1935.
Private practice, Los Angeles, 1937-1991; associate firm, Musick & Burrell, Los Angeles, 1937-1949; partner, Musick & Burrell, 1949-1953; partner, Jones & Bednar, Los Angeles, 1953-1991. Instructor law Southwestern U., Los Angeles, 1949-1965. Board directors Western Air & Refrigeration Inc., 1953-1974, Preferred Theatres Corporation.
Served with Judge Advocate General Department Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member California Bar Association, American Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Gamma Delta. Clubs: Jonathan (Los Angeles).
Son of James Edmund and Britannia R. (Daughters) B. M. Rachel A. Hancock, October 15, 1940 (deceased May 1975). 1 daughter, Lisa; m. Irene Lowrie, July 31, 1976.