James Alexander Porter

Background

Porter, James Alexander was born on September 17, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel Mann and Frances Van Sant (Scobee) Porter.

Education

Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1964; Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1971.

Career

Associate, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, Atlanta, 1971-1976; partner, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, Atlanta, 1976-1980; partner, Porter, Davis, & Saunders, Atlanta, 1980-1983; partner, Asbill, Porter, Churchill & Nellis, Atlanta, 1983-1986; partner, Porter & Doster, Atlanta, since 1986.

Achievements

• James Alexander Porter has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Buckhead Little League Baseball, Atlanta, 1988-1989. Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Naval Reserve, 1964-1968. Member American Bar Association, State Bar Georgia, Atlanta Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, hunting, skiing, running, sports.

Connections

Married Harriet Ann Watkins, November 26, 1966. Children: Christopher Clayton, John McWilliams, Samuel Watkins.

Father:

Samuel Mann Porter

Mother:

Frances Van Sant (Scobee) Porter

Spouse:

Harriet Ann Watkins

child:

John McWilliams Porter

child:

Samuel Watkins Porter

child:

Christopher Clayton Porter