Background
Irwin, James Ellis was born on May 1, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert L. and Ethel (Farris) I.
Irwin, James Ellis was born on May 1, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert L. and Ethel (Farris) I.
Bachelor of Laws, University Memphis, 1940, Bachelor of Laws (honorary), Memphis State University, 1946. Postgraduate U. Tennessee, 1946-1947.
Anne. Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1940. Partner Blount & Irwin, 1947-1952, Irwin & Dunlap, 1953-1965. Senior partner Irwin, Owens, Gillock, Colton & Lyne, 1965-1974.
General counsel, director William B. Tanner Co, Inc. Chairman, Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee, 1962-1974, delegate national convention, 1964. Democratic nominee for Congress from 9th District Tennessee, 1968.
Appeal agent Draft Board 104, 1957-1974. Board of directors Danny Thomas Memphis Classic.
Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1941-1946. Member American, Tennessee, Memphis and Shelby County bar associations, Memphis Trial Lawyers’ Association (president), Delta Theta Phi. Clubs: Colonial Country, Holly Hills Country, Winterhaven Golf and Country, Top of 100.
President’s.
Married Nada Saskor, April.