Background
James, William Richard was born on July 9, 1937 in Union, South Carolina. Son of John Byrd and Louise Aline (Kirby) James.
James, William Richard was born on July 9, 1937 in Union, South Carolina. Son of John Byrd and Louise Aline (Kirby) James.
Bachelor, University of Southern California, 1961; Bachelor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1964; Juris Doctor, University of Southern California, 1970.
Associate, Edens & Hamer, Columbia, South Carolina., 1964-1965; associate, Richard Foster, Greenville, South Carolina., 1965-1966; private practice law, Greenville, since 1966. Consultant Southeastern Products, Greenville, since 1985.
Contributing attorney American Civil Liberties Union, Greenville, 1970. Member South Carolina. Trial Lawyers Association (treasurer 1967), Association Trial Lawyers American, National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Legion, Moose, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Carolyn Cash Holder, March 2, 1968 (divorced). Children: Allison Louise, Richard Foster. Married SandraGail Burgin, march 13, 1984.