Background
Dines, James M. was born on December 16, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri, United States. Son of James Melvin Dines and Rayma Martin.
Dines, James M. was born on December 16, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri, United States. Son of James Melvin Dines and Rayma Martin.
Business activity statement, U. New Mexico, 1969; Juris Doctor, U. New Mexico, 1972.
Partner, Shaffer Lawfirm, Albuquerque, 1972-1978; private practice, Jim Dines, Professional Corporation, Albuquerque, 1978-1979; shareholder, Johnson & Lanphere, Professional Corporation, Albuquerque, 1979-1987; senior shareholder, Dines, Wilson & Gross, Professional Corporation, Albuquerque, since 1987. Guest lecturer numerous press association seminars and broadcast seminars, since 1988.
President Friends of U. New Mexico Libraries, Albuquerque, 1983-1985, UGA of New Mexico, 1979, Eastdale Little League, Albuquerque, 1992. Member American Board Trial Advocates (associate), New Mexico Defense lawyers Association, ANLIR (malpractice insurance committee since 1980, chairman malpractice insurance committee 1990-1992).
Married Marilyn Irene Fifield, June 1971 (divorced December 1985). Children: Jay, Lucas. Married Nancy L.Wood, March 14, 1991.