Background
Cavanaugh, James Michael was born on March 19, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of James Francis and Virginia (Allen) Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh, James Michael was born on March 19, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of James Francis and Virginia (Allen) Cavanaugh.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1971. Juris Doctor, Stanford University, 1974.
Attorney-advisor, Office of General Counsel United States Department Commerce/Maritime Administration, Washington, 1974-1977, counsel Great Lakes region, 1976-1977. Associate Graham & James, 1977-1980, partner, since 1980, managing partner, chairman, 1987-1992. Partner Holland & Knight LLP, Washington, member director committee.
Chairman water transportation law committee Federal Bar Association, Washington, 1979-1980. Adjunct professor George Mason University School Law since 1997.
Trustee Center for Law and Social Policy, Washington, 1973-1974. Member Maritime Law Association (associate), Maritime Administrative Bar Association, American Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Susan Boulineaux, September 4, 1977. Children: James, Thomas, Matthew, Daniel.