Background
Coleman, John James was born on August 19, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of John James and Mary Teresa (Lecky) Coleman.
Coleman, John James was born on August 19, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of John James and Mary Teresa (Lecky) Coleman.
AB, Duke University, 1947. Juris Doctor, Duke University, 1950.
Associate, Bradley, Arant, Rose & White, Birmingham, Alabama, 1950-1957; partner, Bradley, Arant, Rose & White, Birmingham, Alabama, since 1957. Adjunct Professor Samford U. Cumberland Law School, Birmingham, since 1966.
Chairman Alumni Council Duke University Law School, Durham, North Carolina, 1974-1975. President, board trustees Altamont School, Birmingham, 1983-1984. President Parish Council St. Francis Xavier Church, Birmingham, 1985-1986.
Member Pres'. Council University Alabama Birmingham, since 1990. Member Association Industries Alabama (vice chairman industrial relations), Alabama State Bar Association (chairman labor relations section 1978-1979), Birmingham Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1989-1990, general counsel 1991-1992, board directors), Birmingham Rotary (vice president, director 1991-1992), Mount Brook Country Club (president 1976), Summitt Club (director since 1990), The Club, Redstone Club (president 1984).
Married Vonceil Oden Foster, September 2, 1954. Children: John Jay III, Arthur Key, Daniel B., J. Carey.