Background
Parris, James Layton was born on June 17, 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of LeRoy Junior and Jean (Roan) Parris.
Parris, James Layton was born on June 17, 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of LeRoy Junior and Jean (Roan) Parris.
Wofford College (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1980). Duke University School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1983). University of Florida, College of Law, Graduate Tax Center (Master of Laws, 1987).
Worked at Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. (Charleston, South Carolina) specializing in Taxation Law, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate Law. Admitted to the bar, 1983, Alabama. 1987, South Carolina.
Phi Beta Kappa.
Womble Scholar. Recipient, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Book Award. President, Charleston Tax Council, 1992-1993.
(Certified Specialist, Tax Law, The Supreme Court of South Carolina).
Director Hospice of Charleston, South Carolina., 1991-1995.
Married Shannon Claytor, January 28, 1984. Children: Amie Layton, Samuel Shannon.