Jim Rogers (politician)
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Jim Rogers is a Democratic city councilmember of the city of Richmond, California. He was well known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as a lawyer, until he was elected to ([1]) and ceased practicing law as of September 2006.
Rogers' legal career was marred by controversy, as he was repeatedly accused of fraudulent, negligent, and unethical practices by former clients[citation needed]. A 2003 feature story in the East Bay Express ([2]) outlined the various allegations and lawsuits against him in detail.
[edit] External links
- Jim Rogers' Biography at the City of Richmond website
- Article on the People's Lawyer in the East Bay Express.
Councilmembers
Gayle McLaughlin (G Mayor) · María Viramontes (D) (Vice Mayor) · Ludmyrna "Myrna" Lopez (D) · Jim Rogers (D)· John E. Márquez (D) · Nathanial "Nat" Bates (D) · Tom Butt (D) · Tony K. Thurmond (D)
Political Entities
Democratic Party (D) · Green Party (G) · Richmond Greens · Richmond City Council · Richmond Progressive Alliance
Elections
2006 City Elections