History
Former Judge JAMES MICHAEL GREEN has an extensive professional work history in the Jefferson County Court System. From 1990 to 1993, Judge Green served as a District Court Judge. Judge Green served as a Family Court Judge from 1993 to 2000 when he returned to the District Court Bench where he served well until 2003. During this period, Green was also the presiding Judge in the newly-established Juvenile Drug Court. Since leaving the Bench in 2003, Judge Green has been in private practice.
Judge Green has been a faculty member for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges from 1993 to 2000 and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Brandeis School of Law from 1997 to 1999. Judge Green has educated many Judges throughout the U.S. for the National Judicial College as well as taught at the annual State Judicial College for the Commonwealth of Kentucky's judges and has presented at countless seminars concerning permanency planning for children throughout the country during his career.
Judge Green received his undergraduate degree from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky where he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Centre College Alumni Association. He earned his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Judge Green is the current Chair of the Kentucky Coordination with the Professional Community Committee and serves as a mentor/monitor for the Kentucky Lawyers Assistance Program of the Kentucky Bar Association, which serves mentally or chemically impaired lawyers. Former Judge James Michael Green has been, and will continue to be, an asset to the State Judiciary and the citizens of Jefferson County.
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James M. Green
James M. Green has been practicing law since 1983. He attended Centre College for his undergrad and studied at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law to receive his juris doctor. He is a former circuit court judge in Louisville, KY. He uses his skills, knowledge and unique thought patterns to help people with a wide variety of personal injuries, including those caused by negligence, malpractice, and auto accidents. His goal is to get his clients the compensation they deserve.
Education
BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1983
CENTRE COLLEGE
B.A., History & Political Science, 1979
Activities & Affiliations
Kentucky Bar Association, Member
Former Circuit Court Judge
Former Family Court Judge
Former District Court Judge
Bar Admissions
• Kentucky Since 1983
Summer Associate (clerk)
James M. Green Jr.
James M. Green Jr. is a Juris Doctorate Candidate for the 2021 Class at Chase College of Law. He received his undergraduate education in Physics, with a focus in Optics, from the University of Louisville Class of 2009. Since completing his Undergraduate education, James has worked as Operations Manager for several local companies, in which he devoted private resources to stimulating struggling participants of our community. The community motivated goals have involved generating hundreds of jobs for felons, struggling with the reality of reentering a community within which they no longer feel a part. Also, working to ensure safe housing for those seeking affordable recovery opportunities. James has also built a real estate investment portfolio that is continuing to grow and develop. He is currently moving into a diversified business portfolio with hopes of becoming a stronger business presence within our community.
Education
NKU CHASE COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctorate Candidate 2021
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
B.S., Physics, 2009
Activities & Affiliations
• Louisville Recovery Community Connection, Board Member
• Kentucky Lawyers Assistance Program, Volunteer
Law School Admissions
• NKU Chase College of Law 2021
