Background
Hawkins, James Barrett was born on August 20, 1956 in Atlanta. Son of James W. and Betty L. Hawkins.
Hawkins, James Barrett was born on August 20, 1956 in Atlanta. Son of James W. and Betty L. Hawkins.
Centre College of Kentucky (Bachelor of Arts, 1978). George Peabody College (M South., 1979). Duke University (Juris Doctor, 1982).
Phi Delta Phi.
Judicial clerk to chief justice, Tennessee Supreme Court, Nashville, 1982-1983;
associate, Harsh & Kelly, Gallatin, Tennessee, 1983-1986;
attorney, South Center Bell Tel. Company, Nashville, 1986-1988;
general attorney, South Center Bell Tel. Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1988-1990;
vice president, general counsel, Dataserv, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 1990-1991;
president, chief Executive officer, Dataserv Finance Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Eden Prairie, since 1991.
Legal advisor WPLN Public Radio Volunteer, Nashville, 1985-1988.
Volunteer United Way, since 1984. President United Methodist Men's Club, Gallatin, 1985-1987. Member Eden Prairie City Planning Commission.
Member American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Sumner County BarAssn., Alabama State Bar, District of Columbia Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, American Corporation Counsel Association, American Lung Association Running Club, Sigma Chi (life).
Married Betsy Rogers, February 28, 1987.