Boswell, H. James, American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 42.

J. A. COLEMAN is one of the leaders of the bar of Everett, and a member of the
bar whole success has been marked, indeed.  Mr. Coleman is a native of
Ontario, where he was born in 1868.  He came to Washington in 1889 and was
admitted to the bar in that year.  At different times he has been a member of
the firms of Fracter & Coleman, Coleman & Hart, and Brownell & Coleman, but
since 1909 he has practiced individually.  In his profession Mr. Coleman has
made continuous advancement, being recognized as one of the most successful
lawyers in the state.  He is a man of considerable forethought and strength of
character, and has labored diligently to attain his goal.  Mr. Coleman
realized in entering practice, that advancement in the legal profession
depends upon individual merit, and it has been with this view that he worked
so consistently.  He is a man of splendid personality and has many friends
among members of the bar and the judiciary as well.  In 1893 Mr. Coleman
married Miss Ida M. Sullivan.  He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member
of the Elks, Shriners, and the county, state, and national bar associations.
He holds membership also in the Cascade, Everett Golf and Country, and Seattle
Golf and Country clubs.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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