Background
Stephenson,, Roscoe Bolar was born on February 22, 1922 in Covington, Virginia, United States.
Stephenson,, Roscoe Bolar was born on February 22, 1922 in Covington, Virginia, United States.
AB, Washington and Lee University, 1943. Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 1947. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1983.
Partner Stephenson & Stephenson, Covington, 1947-1952. Commonwealth's attorney Alleghany County, Virginia, 1952-1964. Partner Stephenson, Kostel, Watson, Carson and Snyder, Covington, 1964-1973.
Judge 25th Judicial Circuit Court Commonwealth Virginia, 1973-1981. Justice Virginia Supreme Court, Richmond, 1981-1997, senior justice, since 1997.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member Virginia State Bar (council 1969-1973), Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Order of Coif, Omicron Delta Kappa.