Background
Dossett, James Kearney was born on March 21, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Kearney and Ina Dossett.
Dossett, James Kearney was born on March 21, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Kearney and Ina Dossett.
Bachelor of Arts, Millsaps College, 1965. Juris Doctor, U. Mississippi, 1968. Master of Laws, New York University, 1969.
Bar: Mississippi 1968, United States District.Ct. (northern and southern districts) Mississippi 1968, United States Tax Court 1968. With Dossett, Magruder & Montgomery, Jackson, Mississippi, 1969-1981, partner, 1974-1981.
Partner Dossett, Goode, Barnes and Broom, Jackson, 1981-1996, Baker, Donelson, Bearman and Caldwell, Jackson, 1996.
Member of advisory board Salvation Army, Jackson, 1981-1986. Member American Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, Hinds County Bar Association, Mississippi Society Certified Public Accountants. Lodge: Kiwanis (board directors 1985-1986, vice president 1986-1987, president 1988-1989).
Married Linda Suzanne Massey, August 26, 1967. Children: Emily Caroline, Elizabeth Suzanne, Claire Lovard.