James R. Richards

Background

Richards, James R. was born on November 21, 1933 in Kinderpost, Missouri, United States. Son of Mable Susan (Dempsey) Wilson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, 1955; Bachelor of Laws, University Colorado, 1960.

Career

Assistant attorney general, State of Colorado, Denver, 1960-1962; assistant to senator, United States Senate, Washington, 1963-1966; sole practice, Colorado, 1967-1969; assistant United State Attorneys, chief strike force, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1969-1973; director Office Hearing and Appeals, unites states department Interior, Washington, 1974-1976; vice president, general counsel, Capital Legal Foundation, Washington, 1977-1981; inspector general, unites states department Energy, Washington, 1981-1985; inspector general, unites states department Interior, Washington, since 1986. Vice chairman President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, Washington, since 1985.

Achievements

• James R. Richards has been listed as a reputable government official, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Advisory Commission on Law Enforcement, 1988-1989. Member Colorado Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Association Federal Investigators (board directors since 1984).

Connections

Married Suzanne Ives.

Father:

Mable Susan (Dempsey) Wilson Richards

Spouse:

Suzanne Ives.