Background
Thompson, James Harold was born on August 15, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Bruce and Jimmie Lee (Walls) Thompson.
Thompson, James Harold was born on August 15, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Bruce and Jimmie Lee (Walls) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, The American University, 1958; Bachelor of Laws, The American University, 1961.
Chief counsel, Nevada Department highways, 1965-1970; attorney general, State of Nevada, 1971-1978; special deputy attorney general, State of Nevada, 1979-1981; judge 2d judicial district, State of Nevada, 1981-1983; judge Reno Justice Court, State of Nevada, since 1983. Representative State of Nevada to Supreme Court of the United States Court in California versus Nevada boundary litigation, 1979-1981.
With United States Army, 1946-1947, 51-53. Member Washoe County Bar Association, First Judicial District Bar Association (Vice-President 1967-1968), American Arbitration Association (national construction panel), Delta Theta Phi.
Married Jean Fay Ruttenbur, September 21, 1953. 1 child, Irene Lee.