Background
III, James B. Matthews was born on August 31, 1957 in Cordele, Georgia, United States. Son of James B. and Ruth M.
III, James B. Matthews was born on August 31, 1957 in Cordele, Georgia, United States. Son of James B. and Ruth M.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Georgia Southern U., 1980; Juris Doctor, U. Georgia, 1983.
Associate, Bouhan, Williams and Levy, Savannah, Georgia, 1983-1986; shareholder, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Bryant, Professional Corporation, Athens, Georgia, 1986-1991; partner, Blackwood & Matthews, Atlanta, 1991-1995; partner, Blackwood, Matthews & Steel, Atlanta, since 1995.
Member Association Trial Lawyers American, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, American Judicature Society.
Married Lynn Bridges, June 18, 1983. Children: Walker, Charles, Mary.