Boswell, H. James.  American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and  
Hanford Co., 1922.  p. 185.

JOHN F. REED, of Seattle, generally conceded to be one of the best capacitated 
lawyers in the Northwest, is a native of New York, and was born in 1869.  His 
early educational training was had in public schools, following which he 
attended the University of Syracuse.  He graduated in 1895 with the degree of 
B. A.  It was in 1896 that Mr. Reed located in Seattle, and for a period 
extending over twelve years was associated in practice in this city with Max 
Hardman.  At the present time he is practicing alone.  No attorney in 
Washington occupies a more enviable position than Mr. Reed, a position not 
alone due to the success he has attained in the practice of his profession, 
but also to the straight forward business principles which he has always 
followed, principles which never have sought nor required disguise, and which 
are based upon a recognition of the rights of others.  In the course of Mr. 
Reed's advancement in his chosen profession he has followed only constructive 
measures, never sacrificing the interests of others to his own progress, but 
rather securing his success along lines which have proved of benefit to his 
fellowmen as well as himself.  While highly successful, Mr. Reed is, withal, 
one of the most unassuming and most approachable men I have ever met.  He has 
the reputation of being exceptionally clear in the presentation of a case to 
the court.  The non-essentials simply fade away, leaving the essentials in 
crystal clearness.  He is a man of generous impulses and broad views, and his 
friends are many throughout the Northwest.  In 1896 Mr. Reed married Miss 
Harriet Blackmer.  He is a member of the Arctic club, Elks and the county and 
state bar associations.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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