James Davidson Rives

Background

Rives,, James Davidson was born on July 30, 1925 in New Orleans. Son of James Davidson and Marion Mosley (Smith) Rives.

Education

Bachelor, Tulane University, 1948. Juris Doctor, Tulane University, 1950.

Career

Titleman Humble Oil & Refining Company, New Orleans, 1951—1955. Attorney for Louisiana Continental Oil Corporation, Houston, 1955—1959. Partner Ogden, Woods & Rives, 1959—1962, Ogden, Woods, Henriques & Rives, 1962—1965, Ogden, Rives & Ogden, 1965—1970.

Private practice New Orleans, 1970—1982, Metairie, 1982—1984, Many, Lococo, Kimble & Rives, since 1984. With United States Marine Corps, 1943-1944.

Achievements

• Bar: Louisiana 1950, United States District Court (eastern district) Louisiana 1950, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit) 1955.

Politics

Working in partnership with different Christian denominations allows influencing public policy more effectively.

Views

It is good for Christians with different approaches to the interpretation of the Bible to engage with each other and argue how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.

Membership

Member of American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Beau Chene (New Orleans), Tchefuncta, Petroleum.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Thibaut, June 22, 1948. Children: James Davidson III, Katherine Jane, Frank W., Bronier T.

Father:

James Davidson Rives

Mother:

Marion Mosley (Smith) Rives

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Thibaut

child:

James Davidson III Rives,

child:

Katherine Jane Rives,

child:

Bronier T. Rives,

child:

Frank W. Rives,