Background
Roven, John David was born on March 16, 1954 in New York City. Son of Philip MOrris and Joyce Roven.
Roven, John David was born on March 16, 1954 in New York City. Son of Philip MOrris and Joyce Roven.
Bachelor, Coker College, 1974. Juris Doctor, University South Carolina, 1981.
Investigator, law clerk South Carolina Atty General Office, Columbia, 1977-1981. Law clerk United States District Court South Carolina, Greenville, 1982-1983. Associate Ness, Motley, Loadholt, Richardson & Poole, PA, Charleston, South Carolina, 1984-1985.
Partner Jones & Granger, Houston, 1986-1995. Principal, founder Roven & Associates, PC, since 1995. Appointed liason counsel FELA Plaintiffs' Committee, Asbestos Multi-District Litigation United States District Court (eastern district) Pennsylvania.
Board directors Chrysalis Repertory Dance Company, Houston, 1991-1994, member advisory board 1994-1998. Fellow Association of Trial Lawyers of America (railroad litigation section 1992-1994), Academy Rail Labor Attorneys (chairman occupational disease division 1990-1993, Advocate of Year 1992).
Married October 25, 1986 (divorced July, 1992). Children: Melanie, Julia.