Background
Kirsch, James Stephen was born on December 9, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Paul Joseph and Regina Joan Kirsch.
Kirsch, James Stephen was born on December 9, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Paul Joseph and Regina Joan Kirsch.
Bachelor, Butler U., 1968; postgraduate, Butler U., 1969-1973; Juris Doctor, Indiana U., 1974.
Associate, Kroger, Gardis & Regas, Indianapolis, 1974-1978;
partner, Kroger, Gardis & Regas, Indianapolis, 1978-1983;
managing partner, Kroger, Gardis & Regas, Indianapolis, 1983-1988;
judge, Marion Superior Court, Indianapolis, 1988-1994;
judge, Court of Appeals of Indiana, Indianapolis, since 1994. Adjunct Professor Butler U., Indianapolis, 1985-1986. Visiting professor Purdue University, since 1991.
Member Indiana Supreme Court task Force on Mandatory Legal Education, 1984-1985.
Board of directors Indianapolis Urban League, 1983-1991, Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, 1978-1985, 95-. Board directors Cmty. Svc. Council, since 1989, treasurer, since 1991.
Member board visitors Indiana U. School Law. Member Coalition on Police-Cmty. Rels., Indianapolis, 1987-1988.
Vice Chairman, Board Of Directors United Way Control Indiana, since 1990, chair strategic planning committee, since 1990, member evaluation committee, 1985-1989. Board directors Cmty. Centers Indianapolis, 1990-1993, chair program committee, 1990-1993, chair nominating committee, 1990-1993.
Fellow Indianapolis Bar Foundation (board directors since 1985, president 1988-1990). Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association (house of deals since 1979), Indianapolis Bar Association (president 1987-1988), National Conference Bar President's, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Highland Golf and Country Club, University Club Indianapolis.
Married Sara Ellen Douglass, November 27, 1982 (divorced November 1986). 1 child, Adam Douglass. Married Janet Sue Calvert, March 28, 1987.
1 child, Alexandra Calvert.
