Background
James, Irving Arthur was born on February 20, 1922 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Lillian Pearl (Budner) James.
James, Irving Arthur was born on February 20, 1922 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Lillian Pearl (Budner) James.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1941; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1947.
Partner firm, Sommerfield & James, New York City, 1957-1989;
of counsel, Benedict, Ginsberg, Sommerfield & Weiss, New York City, since 1989. Director Pickwick Organisation, Inc., Vynamics, Inc., Photronics Corporation. President, director Oyster Bay Industrial Development Corporation, 1966-1977.
Adjunct lecturer political science C.W. Post College, Long Island, New York, 1968.
President Jericho Public Library, 1970, trustee, 1965-1970. Chairman Jericho division United Jewish Appeal, 1969. Board directors Jacob H. Schiff Center, Bronx, 1949-1954.
Commissioner commerce and industry, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, 1966-1977. Vice-chairman Nassau County Liberal party, since 1967, vice-chairman state law committee party, since 1970. Served to First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1946, China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Nassau County Bar Association, Jewish War Veterans (New York state vice-commander 1953), Tau Delta Phi.
Married Marilyn Adler, 1991. Children from previous marriage: Michael, Jeffrey.