Background
Fowler, James Alexander was born on February 27, 1897 in Clinton, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Alexander and Lucy Ellen (Hornsby) Fowler.
Fowler, James Alexander was born on February 27, 1897 in Clinton, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Alexander and Lucy Ellen (Hornsby) Fowler.
AB, U. Tennessee, 1916; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1919.
Associate, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel, New York City, 1921-1927; partner, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel, New York City, 1927-1970. Counsel Bureau Naval Personnel, 1942-1944.
National chairman Harvard Law School Fund, 1955-1957. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, American Bar Foundation. Member of New York Practicing Law Institute (trustee emeritus), American Law Institute, American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, Association Bar of City of New York, New York County Lawyers Association, Harvard Law School Alumni Association (president 1961-1963) University Club, Down Town Association M C.
Married Helleda Thoams, July 17, 1920. Children: James Alexander III, Ann A. Fowler Walters.