Bio

James was born and educated in Ipswich. He graduated from St John's College, Oxford in 1976 with a law degree. He practised for many years as a solicitor specialising in property matters and, at the time of his retirement was senior partner of Kerseys Solicitors. James has had a lifelong interest in music and drama, and is currently chair of a local theatre charity. He was for some years a governor of Northgate High School, where both his children were educated.