Background
Williams, James Alexander was born on October 30, 1929 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Absalom Alexander and Kyle (Baggarly) Williams.
Williams, James Alexander was born on October 30, 1929 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Absalom Alexander and Kyle (Baggarly) Williams.
University of Arkansas and Southern Methodist University (Bachelor of Arts, 1951. M.L.A., 1971); Southern Methodist University (Juris Doctor, 1952). Phi Alpha Delta. Chairman, Dallas Association of Defense Counsel, 1965.
Since practiced in, Dallas member firm, Touchstone, Bernays & Johnston, 1955-1957; partner firm, Bailey and Williams, since 1957.
Board of directors Special Care School. Board management Young Men’s Christian Association. Chairman administrative board University Park United Methodist Church, 1973.
Board directors Dallas Opera. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1955. Member American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, State Bar Texas, Dallas, Texas Association Defense Counsel, International Association Defense Counsel, Federation Insurance and Corporation Counsel, American Board Trial Advocates, Academy Hospital Attorneys, Trial Attorneys American, Southern Methodist U. Law Alumni Association (president 1970-1972), Exch.
Club (president 1967), Dallas Club, Northwood Club, Crescent Club, Giraud Club (San Antonio), Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Janet L. Bray, November 27, 1953. Children: Laura Kay, Victoria Lynn, Diana Leigh.