Background
Fortson, James Leon was born on May 5, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of James Leon and Hellon Mildred (Atkins) Fortson.
Fortson, James Leon was born on May 5, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of James Leon and Hellon Mildred (Atkins) Fortson.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1971; Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University, 1974.
Private practice, Shreveport, since 1974.
Member American Board Trial Advocates, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors 1986-1993, emeritus member of the Board of Governors since 1993), Louisiana State Bar Association (member house ofdels. since 1990, board certified family law board legal specialization since 1995), Louisiana Board Legal Specialization (family law advising committee), N.W. Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (founding member), Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association.
Children: Stephen Christopher, Travis Leon, Heather Helaine.