Background
Whalen, James Michael was born on December 10, 1946 in Springfield, Vermont, United States. Son of Francis Henry and Eileen Rose (Gosselin) Whalen.
Whalen, James Michael was born on December 10, 1946 in Springfield, Vermont, United States. Son of Francis Henry and Eileen Rose (Gosselin) Whalen.
AB, College Holy Cross, 1968; Juris Doctor, Boston College, 1975.
Law clerk to presiding justice, United States District Court Vermont, Rutland, 1975-1976; associate, Palmer & Dodge, Boston, 1976-1982; partner, Palmer & Dodge, Boston, since 1983.
Chairman Foxborough (Massachusetts) Zoning Board of Appeal, since 1978. Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1969-1973, Vietnam. Member American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association.
Married Susan Dorothy Shelly, May 9, 1969. Children: Laura, Kimberly, Michael, Jill.