CURRICULUM VITAE
JAMES J. BINNS
1818 Market Street – Suite 3750
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: 215 922 4000
Telecopier: 215 922 4001
Cellular: 215 275 3000
e-mail: james@jamesbinns.net
www.jamesbinns.net
LaSalle College High School – 1957
LaSalle University – B.S. 1961 (magna cum laude)
Villanova Law School – J.D. 1964
LaSalle University – M.A. 1992
Professiona
Licensed to practice in the State and Federal Courts of: Alaska, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia; all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Chair, Judicial Selection Commission, Philadelphia Bar Association 1978; Chair, Hearing Committee, Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 1982 – 1984; Member, Federal Courts Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association 1996 –; Chief Judge’s Delegate to the Third Circuit Judicial Conference 1998, 1999; Chief Judge’s appointment to The Third Circuit Court of Appeals Lawyers Advisory Committee 2000–2004; Member, Villanova Sports & Entertainment Law Journal Advisory Board, 2005 –.
Civic
Director: Prisoners’ Family Welfare Fund 1967-1975; Boy Scouts of America 1968-1970; Lyric Opera Company 1968-1971; Opera Company of Philadelphia 1971-1975; Police Athletic League 1969-1976; Philadelphia Charity Ball, Inc. 1970-2001; (emeritus) 2002-; Indian Rights Association 1969-1973; Catholic Historical Society 1971-1972; Berean Institute 1972-1975; Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1974; Alliance Française de Philadelphia 1975-1980; President: St. Luke’s Hospital 1969-1974; Chair: Organized Crime Task Force, Citizens Crime Commission of Philadelphia 1975-1977;Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, 2011-; Atlantic City Boardwalk Holocaust Memorial 2011-; Chair: Pennsylvania Athletic Commission 1980-1987; Trustee: LaSalle University 1980-1995; Decorated, Orden Saman de Aragua, Venezuela, 1988; Lifetime Member: Catholic Historical Society, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; Dedicated James J. Binns Fitness Center at LaSalle University, 1992; Inducted, Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame, 1994; Founder, James J. Binns School of Judeo-Christian Studies at Roman Catholic High, 1995; B’NAI B’RITH Award, 1996; Founder, Philadelphia Police Hero Plaque Program, 2001; Outstanding Civic Leader, City of Philadelphia, 2001; ISRAEL BONDS Award, 2002; Citizen’s Award, Lodge #5, Fraternal Order of Police, 2005; Founder,(“CopWheels”), 2005; Founder, Philadelphia Fire Fighters Hero Plaque Program, 2006; Chair, President/CEO, Hero Thrill Show, Inc. 2006 – ; Combatt International Service Award 2006; Southeast Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware Police Chiefs Association Award 2006; designated Life Member, Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Police Chiefs Association, 2006; Man of the Year, Pennsylvania County Detective Association, 2006; Friends of Labor Community Service Award (“Sammy”), 2006; Founder, Margate Hero Plaque Program, 2006; Appointed Honorary Fire Chief, Local 22, International Firefighter’s Union, 2007; Philadelphia City Council Citizens Award, 2007; Keynote Speaker, FENCL Award, 2007; Lucien Blackwell Award, 2007; Shomrim “Man of the Year”, 2007; Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award, 2007; Appointed Deputy Police Commissioner (Honorary) Philadelphia, 2007; Appointed Chief, Philadelphia Fire Department (Honorary) Philadelphia, 2007; Founder, Montgomery County Hero Plaque Program, 2007; Founder, Winslow Twp. Police Motorcycle Program, 2008; Founder, Margate Police Motorcycle Program, 2008; Appointed Police Commissioner, Philadelphia (Honorary), 2008; Appointed Chief of Police, Margate, NJ (Honorary), 2008; Appointed Fire Commissioner, Philadelphia (Honorary), 2008; Founder, Atlantic City Police Motorcycle Program, 2008; Appointed Chief of Police, Lower Makefield Township (Honorary), 2008; Appointed Chief of Police, Camden, NJ (Honorary), 2008; Founder, Delaware County Hero Plaque Program, 2008; Men Making A Difference Award, 2008; Graduate, FBI Citizens Academy, 2008; Gold Heart Award 2008; Emerald Society, “Man of the Year”, 2008; Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation Eagle, Globe & Anchor Award, 2008; Founder, Police Bicycle Program, 2008; Founder, Police Shotgun Program, 2008; Sworn as Special Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 2009; FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, 2009; Founder, Chester County Police Hero Plaque Program, 2009; Sworn as Deputy Sheriff, Chester County, Pennsylvania, 2009; Founder, Holiday Meals for Heroes, 2009; Appointed Chief of Police, Longport, NJ (Honorary), 2009; Greater Philadelphia Area Leadership Award (RCHS), 2009; Founder, Bucks County Hero Plaque Program, 2010; Appointed Chief of Police, Northfield, NJ (Honorary), 2010; Appointed Chief of Police, Brigantine, NJ (Honorary) 2010; Sworn, Special Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 2010; Sworn, County Detective, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 2010; Sworn, Special Deputy Sheriff, Chester County, Pennsylvania, 2010; Markward Association Award, 2010; Sworn, Honorary Chief of County Detectives, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, 2010; Inducted as an Honorary Member, NJ State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, 2010; Law Enforcement Leadership Award, Cradle of Liberty Council, 2010; Delaware County District Attorney’s Award of Merit, 2011; Inducted, Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, 2011; Sponsor, Fencl Award, 2011-; Retired Police, Fire, & Prison Guards Association, “Man of the Year”, 2011; American Jewish Committee, Civic Achievement Award, 2011; Sworn Special Deputy Sheriff, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 2011; Member: President’s Club, Israel Bonds;
Languages: French, Italian and Spanish. Rev. 1.25.12
