Background
Adkins, James Calhoun was born on January 18, 1915 in Gainesville, Florida, United States. Son of James Calhoun and Elizabeth (Edwards) Adkins.
lawyer state supreme court justice
Adkins, James Calhoun was born on January 18, 1915 in Gainesville, Florida, United States. Son of James Calhoun and Elizabeth (Edwards) Adkins.
Juris Doctor, University Florida, 1938.
Research aide Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, 1938-1939. Assistant attorney general State of Florida, 1939-1941. Assistant state attorney United States Court Appeals for 8th Circuit, Gainesville, 1957-1959, judge, 1964-1969, Alachua County Court of Record, Florida, 1959-1961.
Private practice Gainesville, 1961-1964. Judge Circuit Court 8th Judicial District Circuit, Fal., 1964-1969. Justice Supreme Court Florida, 1969-1987, chief justice, 1974-1976.
Attorney Carson and Linn, P.A., Tallahassee, since 1987. State director Florida Traffic Courts, Driving Under Influence Schools, since 1971.
Member Florida Highway Safety Commission, Governor's Council on Criminal Justice, 1971-1987. With Army of the United States, 1945. Member Florida Bar Association, American Judicare Society (certified award 1984).
Married Elizabeth Lawrence, August 18, 1979. Children: James Calhoun III, Linda.