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James Marshall “Marshall” Jones, Jr. (born June 27, 1955) is an American attorney, an oil and gas operator, businessman, and farmer who resides in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is currently running for Louisiana’s 4th congressional district seat as a Democrat.

Early Life
Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Marshall was the second of four children born to Marshall Jones Sr., a successful oil and gas man and farmer, and Joan Jones. Jones Sr., the first in his family to graduate college, taught his son how important it is to respect the land, provide jobs for the community, and work hard for your family. Joan set an example for her son as she was artistic and athletic; she modeled an appreciation for artistic beauty and athletics for Marshall and his siblings.

Jones attended public schools in Caddo Parish, including the historic C.E. Byrd High School where he was also notable as an athlete. Jones has fond memories playing football on Byrd’s first “desegregated” football team post-integration in the 1970s.

Jones attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, where he graduated in 3 years earning a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance with honors from the Cox School of Business.

He earned his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA, in 1979, where he was a member of the Louisiana Law Review, and class president.

Community Involvement
An active member in his community, Jones is a past and present member of the following organizations:
 * St. Mark’s Cathedral School Board (4 terms)
 * Chairman, St. Mark’s Cathedral School Annual Fund (2014-2015)
 * Y.M.C.A. Shreveport, board member
 * Greater Shreveport Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
 * Downtown Shreveport Unlimited
 * Shreveport Club, board member
 * Past-president of C.E. Byrd High School Alumni Association Board (the largest high school alumni organization in America, 2 terms)
 * Member, Committee of One Hundred, Inc.

Legal Career
Marshall Jones is a partner at Jones & Odom, LLP, a private practice law firm located in the historic district of Shreveport. The firm was founded in 1985, and serves businesses operating throughout Louisiana. Jones has more than 35 years of experience representing a variety of business clients, major corporations, regional companies, and small businesses. Practice areas include corporate law, energy and environmental matters, business transactions, and litigation.

Past clients include the City of Shreveport, the Caddo Levee District, LSU-HSC (now University Health System), national and regional banks, numerous medical groups and health care providers, shipyards, major oil companies, independent energy companies, pipeline companies, oil field supply companies, timber companies, farm operators and landowners.

Political Career
Jones has operated as the campaign chair for four successful campaigns in North Louisiana: “Mike Pitman Campaign for Caddo District Court Judge” (2002); “Frances Jones Pitman Campaign for Caddo District Court Judge” (2008); “Judge Frances Jones Pitman Campaign for Louisiana Court of Appeal” (2012); and “Judge James E. Stewart Campaign for Caddo Parish District Attorney” (2015).

In 1988, at 33 years old, Jones ran for Congress in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District. He ran as a candidate that was pro-military, pro-life, and pro-Second Amendment.

On August 1, 2016 Jones announced his candidacy for Louisiana’s 4th congressional district seat being vacated by John C. Fleming, who is running for the United States Senate spot previously held by David Vitter. Not much has changed since ’88: Jones’ line from his 1988 campaign is still true, “If you don’t like where I stand, vote for one of the politicians.”

Personal Life
Jones is married to Cynthia "Cindy" Thompson Jones born and raised in Webster Parish. He is the father of Emilie Jones Steinberg, Marshall Jones III and Katherine Jones. Cindy’s contributions to the community are significant as she serves in banking and has dedicated her life to supporting multiple charities. The Jones currently reside in Shreveport, Louisiana.