William James Richards

Background

Richards, William James was born on January 30, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Seymour and Eleanor (Blodgett) Richards.

Education

AB, University of Michigan, 1969; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1972.

Career

Law clerk to Judge Cornelia G. Kennedy, United States District Court, Detroit, 1972-1973; staff attorney, Federal Defender' General’ s Office, Detroit, 1974-1975; assistant to United State Attorneys, Department Justice, Detroit, 1975-1979, 89-; instructor, Detroit College Law, 1976-1980; partner, Edwards & Edwards, Detroit, 1979-1982; chief trial attorney, Frasco, Hackett & Mills, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1982-1989. Board of trustees Oakland Livingston Legal Aid, Pontiac, Michigan, since 1987.

Achievements

• William James Richards has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Amnesty International, New York City, World Vision, Pasadena, California Capt.U.S. Army, 1969-1978. Member American Bar Association, State Bar Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Sierra Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, running, coaching soccer.

Connections

Married Joan Carol Brozic, August 8, 1969. Children: Jennifer, Kristin.

Father:

James Seymour Richards

Mother:

Eleanor (Blodgett) Richards

Spouse:

Joan Carol Brozic

child:

Kristin Richards

child:

Jennifer Richards