Background
Wadsworth, James Leo was born on May 21, 1922 in Alamo, Nevada, United States. Son of James Allen and Lois (Stewart) Wadsworth.
Wadsworth, James Leo was born on May 21, 1922 in Alamo, Nevada, United States. Son of James Allen and Lois (Stewart) Wadsworth.
Brigham Young University (Bachelor of Arts, 1948). George Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1952).
Bar: Nevada 1955, United States Court Appeals (9th circuit) 1966, United States Court Appeals (10th circuit) 1976. Sole practice, Las Vegas, 1955-1966, 78—. District attorney Esmeralda County (Nevada), 1960-1962, Lincoln County, 1966-1970.
Principal Morse, Foley & Wadsworth, Las Vegas, 1971-1978.
State counsel Summa Corporation, 1971-1976. Nevada counsel Resorts International, since 1982.
Member Nevada State Assembly, 1948-1950. Member Committee for Re-Organisation of Executive Branch Federal Government (Hoover Commission), 1949-1950. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member American Bar Association, Nevada Bar Association.
Married Kathleen Vickers, September 26, 1951. Children: James Vickers, Felicia Kathleen Crockett.