JAMES D. FRANKS

* Graduated from Whitehaven (Tennessee) High School - 1970

* Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from University of Tennessee, Knoxville - 1975

* Juris Doctorate (JD) from University of Tennessee, Knoxville - 1978

* Member of Desoto County Bar Association (1979 - present)

* President of Desoto County Bar Association (1996-1997)

* Member of Mississippi Bar Association (1979 - present)