Craig James (politician) explained

Craig T. James
Birth Name:Craig Taylor James
Birth Date:5 May 1941
Birth Place:Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
State:Florida
District:4th
Term Start:January 3, 1989
Term End:January 3, 1993
Preceded:Bill Chappell
Succeeded:Tillie Fowler
Party:Republican
Education:University of Florida (AA)
Stetson University (BS, JD)

Craig Taylor James (born May 5, 1941) is an American politician and lawyer from Florida. He served two terms in the United States Congress representing Florida's 4th Congressional district from 1989 to 1993.

Early life and career

James was born in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia on May 5, 1941. He graduated from DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida in 1959. He graduated from the University of Florida with an Associate of Arts in 1961. He graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Science in 1963 and Juris Doctor in 1967.

From 1963 to 1969 he served in United States Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve.

He practiced law in DeLand from 1967 to 1971. From 1971 to 1975 he served as Commissioner of the DeLand Housing Authority.

Congress

From 1989 to 1993, as a Republican he represented the Florida's 4th congressional district in Congress. He did not seek reelection and continued to practice law in DeLand.

Later career

Currently he resides in DeLand, Florida.[1] He is a partner and founding member of James & Zimmerman, P.L. in DeLand.

References

  1. Web site: James, Craig T.. United States Congress. 10 July 2012.

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