Background
Orton, John Stewart was born on November 25, 1949 in Cincinnati. Son of Stewart and Hanni (S.) Orton.
Orton, John Stewart was born on November 25, 1949 in Cincinnati. Son of Stewart and Hanni (S.) Orton.
Trinity College (Bachelor of Arts, 1972). Washington & Lee University (Juris Doctor, 1975). Delta Theta Phi.
Associate Rowland & Keim, Houston, 1976-1977, Greenwood & Koby, Houston, 1977-1980. Associate, partner Barrow, Bland & Rehmet, 1980-1985. Partner Thompson & Knight, LLP, since 1985.
Board directors Planned Parenthood Houston and Southeast Texas, 1987-1996, St. John's School Alumni Association, Houston, 1991-1994, Glassell School Art, Houston, since 1988, Career and Recovery Resources, Inc., Houston, since 1999, Houston Symphony, since 1999. Member State Bar Texas Association, State Bar Colorado, Houston Bar Association, Houston Club, Galveston Country Club, The Snowmass Club.
Tennis, golf, skiing, hiking.
Married Katharine Fleming Wilson, August 8, 1975. Children: Elizabeth Fleming, Virginia Stewart.