Background
Craig, James W. was born on August 15, 1959 in Oakland, California, United States.
Craig, James W. was born on August 15, 1959 in Oakland, California, United States.
Whitworth College (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1981). Mississippi College (Juris Doctor, 1985).
Worked at Phelps Dunbar, L.L.P. Admitted to the bar, 1985, Mississippi, United States. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi and United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. 1990, United States. Supreme Court (Not admitted LA). Editor-in-Chief, Mississippi College Law Review, 1984-1985, Author: Note, "Public Utilities - Charitable Contributions No Longer Chargeable as Operating Expenses in Mississippi," 4 Miss.
College L. Rev. 353 (1984). Adjunct Professor, Legal Writing Program, Mississippi College School of Law, 1985-1986. Member: The Mississippi Bar.
Mississippi Bar Criminal Justice Task Force. Mississippi Public Defenders' Association (Director, 1992-1995. Life Member). (Resident, Jackson, Mississippi Office).
Phelps Dunbar is a law firm of more than 200 attorneys, 88 of whom are partners. The firm was established in 1853. In addition to its office in New Orleans, Louisiana, the firm has offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jackson, Mississippi. Tupelo, Mississippi; Houston, Texas. And London, England. The firm is organized into various groups reflecting the firm's areas of practice.
Member: The Mississippi Bar. Mississippi Bar Criminal Justice Task Force. Mississippi Public Defenders' Association (Director, 1992-1995.
Life Member). (Resident, Jackson, Mississippi Office).