Background
Baillie, James Leonard was born on August 27, 1942 in Minneapolis. Son of Leonard Thompson and Sylvia Alfreda Baillie.
Baillie, James Leonard was born on August 27, 1942 in Minneapolis. Son of Leonard Thompson and Sylvia Alfreda Baillie.
Bachelor of Arts in History, 1964; Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1967.
Law clerk to presiding justice, United States District Court, Minneapolis, 1967-1968; associate, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Minneapolis, 1968-1973; shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Minneapolis, since 1973.
Member American Bar Association (litigation section co-editor Bankruptcy Litigation, business law section editorial board Business Law Today since 1993, standing commission on lawyer public service responsibility 1991-1996, chairman 1993-1996, national pro bono award 1984), Minnesota State Bar Association (chairman bankruptcy section 1985-1988), Hennepin County Bar Association (secretary 1992-1993, treasurer 1993-1995, president-elect 1995-1996, president 1996-1997).
Married Constance Samson, June 19, 1965. Children: Jennifer, Craig, John.