Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 123.

REDDEN, JAMES WALTER: SEATTLE has many capable men among those engaged in the 
active practice of law, men who as a result of their own efforts have attained 
a position in the profession that is appreciative.  Among these I might name 
James Walter Redden, one of the most energetic and public spirited citizens of 
that city.  Mr. Redden is a native of Iowa where he was born in early 
eighties.  His academic training was had in public schools, following which he 
began to prepare himself for the vocation in life he was to follow in future.  
He took his law course in Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa, and the 
University of South Dakota, receiving the degree of LL. B. from both 
institutions .  He engaged in the active practice of his profession in 
Chicago, Ills., but in 1917 decided to come west, he, like hundreds of others, 
realizing the marked advantages and opportunities offered there, and located 
in Seattle, and specializing in corporation law.  I have never seen a more 
earnest man in conduct of trial.  He weights every move he makes; his 
arguments are logical, decisive and conclusive, while his points of law are 
exceptionally well taken.  He has appeared as counsel in some of the largest 
pieces of litigation in the courts and has met with marked success.  In 1910, 
Mr. Redden married Miss Edith Volt, and the couple have two children, a boy 
and a girl.  He is a member of the Arctic club, Elks, Masons, Chamber of 
Commerce, and the county and state bar associations.  A man possessing 
thorough knowledge and comprehension of the many intricacies and complex 
problems of his profession, he has attained success that is well founded.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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