Background
McClarty, John Westley was born on June 5, 1948 in Chattanooga. Son of Pleas McClarty and Beulah (Jackson) McClarty Vasser.
McClarty, John Westley was born on June 5, 1948 in Chattanooga. Son of Pleas McClarty and Beulah (Jackson) McClarty Vasser.
Bachelor, Austin Peay University, 1971. Juris Doctor, Southern University, 1976. Doctor of Laws, National College Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1978.
Associate Jerry Summers Law Office, Chattanooga, 1976—1978. Private practice, 1978—1980. Senior partner McClarty & Williams, 1981—1990.
Articles editor Southern University Law Review, 1975—1976.
Member Hamilton County Police Department Civil Service Board, Chattanooga. Past chairman governing board Alton Pk, Dodson Ave Health Centers. Member official board National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Member of American Bar Association, Chattanooga Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Chattanooga Trial Lawyers, National Bar Association, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Juanita McClarty. Children: Brian, Patrick.