Background
Bassett, James P. was born on September 16, 1956 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Putnam and Nancy (Johnson) Bassett.
Bassett, James P. was born on September 16, 1956 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Putnam and Nancy (Johnson) Bassett.
Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1978). University of Virgina (Juris Doctor, 1982). Law Clerk to Chief Judge Andrew A. Caffrey, United States.
District Court, Boston, Massachusetts, 1982-1983.
Worked at Orr & Reno, Professional Association (Concord, New Hampshire) specializing in General Civil Litigation, Land Use Law, Medical Malpractice Defense. Admitted to the bar, 1982, Massachusetts. 1983, United States. District Court, District of Massachusetts.
1985, United States.
Court of Appeals, First Circuit. 1985, New Hampshire. Law Clerk to Chief Judge Andrew A. Caffrey, United States.
District Court, Boston, Massachusetts, 1982-1983. Member: New Hampshire and American Bar Associations.
Member Canterbury (N.H.) Planning Board, 1987-1995, chairman, 1990-1994, 96-98. Republican candidate for Congress, N.H., 1994.
Married Ellen Adams, June 25, 1983;children: Jesse, John, Hannah.