Background
Roberts, James Leonard was born on August 31, 1924 in Livingston, Tennessee, United States. Son of Hubert Claud and Maggie Thomas (Davis) Roberts.
Roberts, James Leonard was born on August 31, 1924 in Livingston, Tennessee, United States. Son of Hubert Claud and Maggie Thomas (Davis) Roberts.
Student Washington University, Saint Louis, 1943, David Lipscomb College, 1946-1947, George Peabody College, 1948. Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1950.
Bar, 1950; United States district court, 1950. United States Court Appeals (6th circuit), 1953. Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1971.
Assistant United State Attorneys Middle District.Tenn., 1952-1955.
Individual practice law, Nashville, 1955-1960. Associate firm Farris, Evans & Evans, Nashville, 1960, partner, 1969.
Partner firm Parker, Nichol & Roberts, Nashville, 1969-1973. Senior vice president, staff counsel Third National Bank, Nashville, 1973-1989, retired.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Married Nevagene Almonrode, September 13, 1946. Children: Janice Roberts Wingfield, Kenneth West., Donald J., Douglas C.