James Ellis Griffin

Background

Griffin, James Ellis was born on May 15, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Winston Kirn and Barbara Jean (Hanna) Griffin.

Education

Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1963; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1966.

Career

Associate, Williams, Montague, Stark & Thorpe, Portland, 1966-1968; partner, Williams, Stark, Hiefield, Norville & Griffin, Portland, 1968-1980; private practice, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 1980-1985; assistant attorney general, Oregon Department Justice, Salem and Portland, since 1985. Adjunct Professor law Willamette U., Salem, since 1989. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• James Ellis Griffin has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Ethics commissioner Oregon Government Ethics Commission, Salem, 1978. Chairman Dorchester Conference, Seaside, Oregon, 1978.

Interests

• Avocations: waterfowl hunting, flyfishing, white water rafting.

Connections

Father:

Winston Kirn Griffin

Mother:

Barbara Jean (Hanna) Griffin