Jim Weaver is a Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where he majored in Public Relations and minored in music with an emphasis in theatre, including two seasons of summer stock.
As a school leader, Jim was class president, was president of his fraternity, and was elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Subsequently, he served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army Platoon Leader in support of the 11th Armored Cavalry.
At Tulane University in New Orleans, Jim did master’s level work in music and has performed principal roles at Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre.
Attending law school at the University of Georgia, Jim served as a Justice on the Law School Honor Court. After law school, Jim joined a trial practice firm in downtown Atlanta.
He most enjoys helping his clients with trust and estate planning, probate, real estate, and business transactions. Jim has been recognized as an “AV” Preeminent Peer Review rated attorney since 1994.
In community life, Jim served as president of both the Kiwanis Club and Breakfast Rotary Club, as well as a board member of Leadership Lake Wales. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Lake Wales Arts Council as President-Elect.
Professionally, Jim is past President of the Heartland Estate Planning Council and was chosen to serve as Commissioner on the Charter Efficiency Commission for Polk County Government. He has served on the Trust Advisory Board of Citizens Bank & Trust and Cornerstone Hospice, and Help For The Homeless, a nonprofit organization that helps feed the homeless in the greater Orlando area.
Jim is married to his college sweetheart, Kay. Together, they enjoy spending time with their three children and 10 grandchildren. Jim’s hobbies include fitness, singing in an a capella group and church choir, and designing and making furniture in his workshop.
Professional Associations & Memberships
• Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary, Member and Past-President
• Heartland Estate Planning Council, 2002 – 2003President
Fraternities/Sororities
• Omicron Delta Kappa
• Kappa Sigma
Community Involvement
Pro Bono Activities
• Unity in Community, Inc. (race relations) – Founding Member, 2000 – 2002
• Commissioner, Charter Efficiency Commission for Polk County Government, 2005 – 2006
Civic Affairs and Awards
• Rotary International, District Service Award 2017
• Rotary International, District Rotarian of the Year, 2017
• Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year, 2019
