Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Finnigan, James B. May 29, 1878 - 
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     JAMES B. FINNIGAN, who is numbered among the representative members of 
the legal profession in Portland, has attained his present eminent standing 
through his natural ability, his studious habits, the careful preparation of 
his cases and his sincere devotion to his clients' interests, because of which 
he has become firmly established in public confidence. Mr. Finnigan was born 
in Monroe county, Missouri, on the 29th day of May, 1878, and is a son of 
James H. and Elizabeth E. (Shuck) Finnegan. The family came to Portland on May 
1, 1884, and here the father followed the contracting business for many years. 
He is now deceased, and his widow still resides in this city.

     James B. Finnigan secured a good education in the public and high schools 
of this city and read law in the office of Judge Andrew T. Lewis. He completed 
his legal training by two years in the law school of the University of Oregon 
and was admitted to the bar on July 15, 1914, since which time he has been 
engaged in the practice of his profession. While conducting a general 
practice, he specializes in building law, in which he is regarded as an 
expert, and has built up a large and remunerative practice, being a member of 
the firm of Lewis, Lewis & Finnigan, with offices in the Couch building. He is 
also secretary and treasurer of the Nickum & Kelly Sand and Gravel Company.

     In 1910 Mr. Finnigan was united in marriage to Josephine Meredith 
Lindsay, of Buffalo, New York, and they are the parents of a daughter, 
Josephine M.  Mr. Finnigan is a republican in his political views and, though 
not an office seeker, takes a keen interest in public affairs. He is a member 
of Harmony Lodge, No. 12, A. F. & A. M.; Washington Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M.; 
Washington Council, No. 3, R. & S. M.; Portland Lodge, No. 142, B. P. 0. E., 
and the Multnomah County Bar Association. A man of sterling character and 
conscientious endeavor, he has attained a worthy success and is well entitled 
to the respect which is accorded him by his fellowmen.


Additional Comments:
History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, Page 
660

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