James Walter Keel

Background

Keel, James Walter was born on February 19, 1915 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Walter and Frances Sue (Clark) Keel.

Education

University of North Carolina (Bachelor of Arts, 1936. Juris Doctor, 1938). Prosecuting Attorney, Rocky Mount City Court, 1946-1950.

Career

Lieutenant Colonel, United States. Army, 1941-1946. Working as a partner of KEEL, LASSITER & DUFFY. Admitted to the bar, 1937, North Carolina. 1966, United States. Supreme Court.

Achievements

• James Walter Keel has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Nash-Edgecombe (President, 1965-1966), North Carolina and American Bar Associations. 7th Judicial District (President, 1971-1972) and The North Carolina State Bars. North Carolina Association of County Attorneys (President, 1975).

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.

[Lieutenant Colonel, United States. Army, 1941-1946].

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Priscilla L. Keel, October 7, 1961.

Father:

James Walter Keel

Mother:

Frances Sue (Clark) Keel

Spouse:

Priscilla L. Keel