Background
Bishop, James Francis was born on August 25, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George H. and Helen E. (Newcomb) Bishop.
Bishop, James Francis was born on August 25, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George H. and Helen E. (Newcomb) Bishop.
Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana, 1963; Juris Doctor, Chicago Kent College, 1966.
Trust officer, American National Bank & Trust Company, Chicago, 1964-1967; associate, Gould & Ratner, Chicago, 1967-1973; partner, Bishop & Callas, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1973-1998; partner, Law Offices of James F. Bishop, Crystal Lake, Illinois, since 1998. Member panel American Arbitration Association.
Director Adult and Child Rehabilitation Center, Woodstock, Illinois, since 1974. Vice chairman McHenry County School District reorganization committee, Woodstock, 1985-1987, McHenry County Ducks Unlimited, Crystal Lake, 1976-1989. Board directors Northern Illinois Medical Center, 1980-1982.
Member National Solid Waste Association Management (member legislation committee 1988), Government Refuse Collection and Disposal Association (member legislation committee 1986-1988), McHenry County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, Stateof Nevada Bar Association, Illinois Home Builders Association (government affairs committee), Illinois Restaurant Association.
Married Barbara Anerson. Children:Christopher J., Pamela J., Jennifer Lynn.