Background
Purcell, James Edward was born on July 12, 1945 in Hempstead, New York, United States. Son of Edward Thomas and Gladys M. Purcell.
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Purcell, James Edward was born on July 12, 1945 in Hempstead, New York, United States. Son of Edward Thomas and Gladys M. Purcell.
Cornell University (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Boston University (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1974).
Associate Pierce Atwood Scribner Allen Smith & Lancaster, Portland, Maine, 1974—1980, Tillinghast, Collins & Graham, Providence, partner, 1980—1988, Partridge, Snow & Hahn, managing partner, 1988—2000. Executive vice president Blue Cross & Blue Shield Rhode Island, chief operating officer, 2000. District leader Barrington Republican Town Committee, Rhode Island, 1983—1987, chairman, 1987—1990.
Member Zoning Board Review, Barrington, since 1982, chairman, since 1989. Board directors Greater Providence YCMA, 2001, New England Council, 2003. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1968-1971, Vietnam.
Member of Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (trustee 2001), Bristol County Chamber of C. (vice president, director 1982-1988), American Bar Association (section litigation).
Married Margaret M. Kelly, February 1969. Children: Ryan, Adam, Kathryn.