Background
Oliver, James John was born on February 18, 1944 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Adam and Geraldine M. (Bartlett) Oliver.
Oliver, James John was born on February 18, 1944 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Adam and Geraldine M. (Bartlett) Oliver.
Bachelor, St. Mary's U., Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada, 1967; Bachelor of Laws, Dalhousie U., Halifax, 1970; student, Harvard University Law School, 1982.
Attorney, Nationwide Insurance Company, Philadelphia, 1970-1973; attorney, Wright, Manning, Kinkead & Oliver, Norristown, Pennsylvania, 1974-1990; partner, Murphy & Oliver, Professional Corporation, Norristown, Pennsylvania, since 1990.
Vice-chairman East Norristown Board Suprs., 1974-1979. President American Cancer Society, Norristown, 1974-1982. Chairman American Red Cross, Norristown, 1975-1976.
Vice president Child Development Foundation, since 1974. Board advisor Gwynedd Mercy College, 1984-1986. Director Montgomery County Higher Education Authority, since 1993.
Member American Bar Association, ATLA, American Arbitration Association (panel of arbitrators), Montgomery County Bar Association (member insurance committee, medical legal committee, trial committee), Pennsylvania Bar Association (member torts committee, medical legal committee, trial committee), Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Association Trial Lawyers of America, National College Trial Advocacy, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Tail Twisters/Lions Club.
Married Judy M. Oliver. Children: Justin J., Christine P.