Background
Jolly, John Russell was born on September 7, 1942 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Russell and Mildred Inez (Hovis) Jolly.
Jolly, John Russell was born on September 7, 1942 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Russell and Mildred Inez (Hovis) Jolly.
University of North Carolina (Bachelor of Arts, 1964. Juris Doctor, with honors, 1967). Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, North Carolina Law Review, 1966- 1967.
Special Superior Court Judge, 1979-1982.
Member, Board of Directors, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, 1987-1990. National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
Litigation.
Partner, Poyner & Spruill, Raleigh, Charlotte, North Carolina, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 1967-1979, 82-; superior court judge, North Carolina General Court of Justice, 1979-1982.
Member National Association Railroad Trial Counsel, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Association Defense Attorneys (president, board directors 1988-1991).
Married Mary Angela Blanton, December 28, 1963 (divorced 1987). Children: John R. III, Christopher E.