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James E. (Jim) Beasley, Sr. (1926 – September 18, 2004) was an American plaintiffs' trial lawyer.〔(James E. Beasley, Sr. ), Inner Circle of Advocates〕〔Steve Volk, "(The Legacy )" (Oct. 2008), ''Philadelphia''.〕〔Obituary: James E. Beasley, leading Phila. trial attorney, 78 (Sept. 20, 2004), ''Philadelphia Inquirer''.〕 Beasley "was widely considered one of Philadelphia's best trial lawyers, with a commanding courtroom style and a flamboyant personality to match," and was once photographed for a ''Philadelphia'' magazine profile "standing atop his desk wearing a suit, a cowboy hat and boots."〔 Described as "legendary,"〔 Beasley was known for his intense work ethic and for winning "multimillion-dollar verdicts with regularity."〔 Beasley "outshone opposing attorneys, wrestled control of the courtroom away from presiding judges, and ran roughshod to victories."〔 Lynne Abraham, the district attorney of Philadelphia, called Beasley "Philadelphia’s version of the king of torts."〔 Beasley was also known as a major benefactor of Temple University. The Temple University Beasley School of Law is named for him.〔Shannon P. Duffy, (Battle Erupts Over Handling of Trial Lawyer's $55 Million Estate ) (Feb. 15, 2008). ''The Legal Intelligencer''.〕〔(James E. Beasley: Famed trial lawyer and benefactor ) (Nov. 4, 2004), ''Temple Times''.〕 Beasley's life story was chronicled by journalist and former client〔Brian Tierney#Cipriano affair〕 Ralph Cipriano in the 2008 biography (''Courtroom Cowboy''. ) ==Early life, military service, and education== Beasley was born to a working-class family in West Philadelphia.〔 His father died when Beasley was 14,〔 and to support his family he dropped his high school and altered his birth certificate in order to join the Navy although he was underage.〔 Beasley served on a submarine during World War II.〔 Upon returning to America, Beasley worked as a commercial driver, driving trucks, cabs, and buses, and worked briefly as a motorcycle police officer in Florida.〔 Beasley finished his high school degree while working full-time.〔 Beasley then enrolled at Temple University in Philadelphia under the G.I. Bill. Beasley graduated in 1953, in just two and a half years.〔 During college, Beasley served as an ROTC cadet regimental commander, played for the Temple Owls football team, and worked part-time as a restaurant. He also was elected to the Scabbard and Blade honor society.〔 Beasley then enrolled at Temple University School of Law. While in law school, he clerked for Judge John W. Lord, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James E. Beasley, Sr.」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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