Gainesville native
Graduated from the University of Georgia and Atlanta Law School
Member of the Northeastern Bar Association
Past President of the Northeastern Bar Association
Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Sidney O. Smith Jr.
Superior Court Judge for 8 years serving Dawson, Hall, Lumpkin and White Counties
Administrative Judge for 2 terms
Served on Judicial Council of Georgia
Attended College of the State Judiciary
Attended National Judicial College
Attorney for White County
Attorney for Barrow County Airport Authority
City Attorney of Gainesville for 31 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1964 | 04/17/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Georgia Municipal Association | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | James E Palmour III | 1963 - Present |
| Attorney | Barrow County Airport Authority | 2000 - 2005 |
| County Attorney of White County | White County Georgia | 2000 - 2007 |
| City Attorney | City of Gainesville Georgia | 1985 - 2015 |
| Superior Court Judge | Northeastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia | 1977 - 1986 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | U.S. District Judge Sidney O. Smith Jr. | 1964 - 1966 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Rotary | Member | N/A |
| Judicial Council of Georgia | Past Member | N/A |
| Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association | Past President | N/A |
| Counsel of Superior Court Judges of Georgia | Criminial Bench Book Commitee | 1979 - 1981 |
| Counsel of Superior Court Judges of Georgia | Civil Bench Book Commitee | 1979 - 1981 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Superior Court | Criminal Bench Book for Georgia Superior Court | 1981 |
| Georgia Superior Court | Civil Bench Book for Georgia Superior Court | 1981 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| National Judicial College | 1983 | |
| University of Nevada-Reno | National College of the State Judiciary | 1977 |
| Atlanta Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1962 |
| University of Georgia, Athens | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 1960 |
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