Background
Fields, James Ralph was born on March 14, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Paul Raymond Fields and Della Louise (Brabb) Klebe.
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Fields, James Ralph was born on March 14, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Paul Raymond Fields and Della Louise (Brabb) Klebe.
Bachelor of Business Administration, U. Idaho, 1965; Juris Doctor, U. Idaho, 1973.
Staff counsel, United States Senator James McClure, Washington, 1973-1976; general counsel, Idaho Association Commerce and Industry, Boise, 1976-1983; vice president, general counsel, Idaho Association Commerce and Industry, Boise, 1983-1987; associate, Penland & Munther, Boise, 1987-1989; executive director, Washington Self-Insurers Association, 1990-1993; private practice, Boise, 1993-1995; associate, Quane, Smith, Howard & Hull, since 1995.
Organizer, president Idaho Liability Reform Coalition, 1986. Member Governor's Advisory Committee on Workers' Compensation, Idaho, 1978-1987. Active United States PeaceCorps, The Philippines, 1965-1967.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1968-1971, Vietnam. Member American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association (commercial arbitrator since 1988), Idaho Bar Association (workers' compensation and ADR sections), Human Resources Association Treasure Valley (board directors 1986, 88-89), Kiwanis (president Boise chapter 1985-1986).
Married Barbara Smith Knudson, May 18, 1985.
