James Ligon O'Kelley

Background

O'Kelley, James Ligon was born on September 20, 1950 in Wadley, Georgia, United States. Son of Madison Willis Senior and Janie Ruth O'K.

Education

Bachelor, Auburn U., 1972; Juris Doctor, Samford U., 1976.

Career

Assistant attorney general, State of Alabama, Montgomery, 1976-1978; private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1978-1983, 94-; partner, Arendall & O'Kelley, Birmingham, 1984-1994. Board directors Legal Aid Society Birmingham, 1986-1989. Faculty member Alabama Continuing Legal Education Institute, 1991.

Achievements

• James Ligon O"Kelley has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army Reserve, 1972-1980. Member American Bar Association, National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association Trial Lawyers American, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association (board directors 1979-1980), Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Vestavia Country Club, Downtown Club, MondayMorning Quarterback Club, Phi Delta Phi (president 1976).

Interests

• Avocation: basketball.

Connections

Married Kathy Glover, July 25, 1981. Children: Madison Willis II, Drue Elizabeth.

Father:

Madison Willis Senior O'K.

Mother:

Janie Ruth O'K.

Spouse:

Kathy Glover

child:

Madison Willis II O'Kelley

child:

Drue Elizabeth O'Kelley