Jere Beasley
Jere Locke Beasley (born December 12, 1935) is an American trial attorney and politician. He served as acting governor of the US state of Alabama from June 5 to July 7, 1972. His law firm has been noted nationally for winning major awards for its clients; among them was an $11.8 billion punitive damage award against Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2003.[1]
Jere Beasley | |
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| Governor of Alabama Acting | |
| In office June 5, 1972 – July 7, 1972 while George Wallace was Governor | |
| 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 18, 1971 – January 15, 1979 | |
| Governor | George Wallace |
| Preceded by | Albert Brewer |
| Succeeded by | George McMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jere Locke Beasley December 12, 1935 Tyler, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Baker |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Beasley was born in 1935 in Tyler, Texas, the son of Browder Locke and Florence (née Camp) Beasley. He was raised in Clayton, Alabama, where his father ran a small grocery store.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Margaret E. Armbrester, "Jere Beasley, Sr." Archived 2015-01-03 at the Wayback Machine, Encyclopedia of Alabama
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