James Morris Porter

Background

Porter, James Morris was born on September 14, 1931 in Cleveland. Son of Emmett Thomas and Mary (Connell) Porter.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, John Carroll U., 1953; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1957.

Career

Associate firm, Bachelor of Medicine & H.H. Johnson, Cleveland, 1957-1962; associate firm, McAfee, Hanning, Newcomer, Hazlett & Wheeler, Cleveland, 1962-1967; partner firm, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, Cleveland, 1967-1992; judge, Ohio Court Appeals, 8th District, Cleveland, since 1993.

Achievements

• James Morris Porter has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Army, 1953-1955. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member Best Lawyers in American, Union Club, The Club, The Country Club (Cleveland).

Connections

Married Helen Marie Adams, May 31,1952. Children: James E., Thomas W., William M., Daniel J.

Father:

Emmett Thomas Porter

Mother:

Mary (Connell) Porter

Spouse:

Helen Marie Adams

child:

James E. Porter

child:

William M. Porter

child:

Thomas W. Porter

child:

Daniel J. Porter