Governor Appointee to War of 1812 Commission James Spurr
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to the Commission for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of
1812 because of his in-depth understanding of the subject. He has begun to
share his knowledge, and his unfaltering writing style, in his Great Lakes,
Great Guns Historical Series, which so far includes Book 1: Sworn for
Mackinaw and Book 2: One Sloop and Slow Match.
James Spurr received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan in
1978, majoring in Philosophy, and received his Juris Doctor degree from
Wayne State University Law School in 1981.
He has since graduated from law school and practiced law with the same
firm, with offices throughout the state, while resident as a Senior Partner in
southwest Michigan. He specializes in trials and dispute resolution for
commercial clients.
James Spurr is active as a volunteer and serves upon the boards of
numerous charitable organizations, including as a Director of the Michigan
Maritime Museum and Board Secretary for the Great Lakes Shipwreck
Historical Society. He is also a member of the Maritime Heritage Alliance and
the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History.
He enjoyed creative writing in college and as an attorney writes for a living
for the benefit of his clients. He has written numerous articles published in
newsletters focusing upon maritime history. He holds a United States Coast
Guard Master's License and crews aboard Friends Good Will as First Officer
when not sailing his own boat, skiing or playing tennis. He is married and
enjoys all such activities with his wife and two children.