Background
Sullivan, James Anderson was born on July 1, 1924 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of Lawrence James and Mildred (Anderson) Sullivan.
Sullivan, James Anderson was born on July 1, 1924 in Wabash, Indiana, United States. Son of Lawrence James and Mildred (Anderson) Sullivan.
AB magna cum laude, Indiana University, 1952. Juris Doctor magna cum laude, Indiana University, 1954.
Associate Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Louisiana, 1954—1956. Member corporation legal staff Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, California, 1956—1958. Division counsel El Segundo, 1958—1963.
Aerospace group counsel Culver City, 1963—1965. Of counsel Sweeney Cozy & Diederich, Torrance, 1965—1972. Partner Buck, Sullivan, Govendo & Bavetta, Redondo Beach, 1973—1975.
Private practice, 1975—1984, Torrance, 1984—1988, San Diego, 1988—1992. Member panel arbitrators American Arbitration Association, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Board directors Palos Verdes Breakfast Club.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, served with United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1951, PTO, served with United States Naval Reserve, Korea.
Board directors South Bay Children's Health Center Association, Torrance. Vice president church council Sacred Heart Ocean Beach. Member of Order of Coif, South Bay Estate Planning Council (president 1967-1968), Riviera Village club 1985-1986, Redondo Beach club 1981-1982, Palos Verdes Breakfast (bulletin editor 1982-1986, board directors 1986-1988), South Bay Athletic (Redondo Beach), Kiwanis club, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Marilyn June Allen, October 4, 1947. Children: Timothy J., Patrick F., Katherine M., Sullivan Luce, Thomas S., James Anderson.