Background
Martin, James Francis was born on August 22, 1945 in Atlanta. Son of Joseph Grant and Helen Martin.
Martin, James Francis was born on August 22, 1945 in Atlanta. Son of Joseph Grant and Helen Martin.
AB, U. Georgia, 1967; Juris Doctor, U. Georgia, 1969; Master of Laws, U. Georgia, 1972; Master of Business Administration, Georgia State University, 1980.
Assistant legislation counsel, Georgia General Assembly, Atlanta, 1972-1977; staff attorney, Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Svc. Programs, 1977-1980; partner, Martin and McDuffie, 1980-1986; of counsel, Martin and Wilkes, since 1986; of counsel, Martin Brothers Professional Corporation, since 1986. Member Georgia House of Representatives, since 1983.
Chairman Judiciary Committee, since 1997. First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam.
Married Joan Vohryzek, January 30, 1970. Children: Morgan, Rebecca, James, Frank.