James F. Johnson
(Retired January 1, 2002)
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., 1962
University of Virginia, LL.B., 1965
Clerkships:
U. S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Honorable Herbert S. Boreman, Law Clerk 1965-66
Bar & Court Admissions:
Virginia, 1965
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U. S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Honors, Awards & Affiliations:
Listed in “The Best Lawyers in America,” 2001-2006
University of Virginia Law Review
Editorial Board, 1963-1964
Managing Board, 1964-1965
Roanoke Bar Association
President, 1992-1993
Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley
President, 1979-1980
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers
International Society of Barristers
American Board of Trial Advocates
Judicial Conference of the Fourth Circuit
Fellow: Virginia Law Foundation
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel