Jim Zeigler is recognized in the new field of online political campaigning. He led a totally Internet-based campaign that defeated a statewide constitutional amendment on Alabama's October 1999 ballot. He led two successful Internet campaigns on legislative issues. He developed the software program "ePolitics: Using the internet to Campaign."

Zeigler was elected statewide and served on the Alabama Public Service Commission. He was co-founder and Legal Counsel of the Taxpayers Defense Force. He led these taxpayer actions:

1983-84 successful taxpayer action that blocked illegal extra paychecks for over 400 elected officials

1984-85 taxpayer action that enjoined "holiday expense pay" to legislature. Later reversed by Supreme Court.

1985 successful taxpayer action that blocked any further elected officials from entering the state employee retirement system.

1985 successful taxpayer action that stopped the practice of disgusing state vehicles with "cover tags."

1988 Chair of PAC that defeated the first attempt to pass a pensions for politicians amendment.

1999 Chair of Just Vote No on Pensions for Politicians, which led a successful Internet campaign against Amendment 2.

EDUCATION
* BA in Public Administration, University of Alabama. President of Student Body.
* JD (Doctor of Jurisprudence), Jones Law Institute of Faulkner University. #1 in class in civil procedure and municipal law.
WORK EXPERIENCE
* 4 years as Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission. Heard and ruled on over 800 cases.
* 1993 to present, served as mediator or arbitrator, hearing over 150 cases. Trial avoided 83% of cases.

* 21 years practice in all state and federal courts.
* State Legal Counsel, Alabama Jaycees
* State Legal Counsel, Taxpayers Defense Force
Website of Zeigler's OnLine Law Office

LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
* National Chair of the Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution for the National Lawyers Association.

* Authored the nationally-published book, The Mediation Kit: Tools to Solve Disputes (John Wiley & Sons 1997), known as "the Bible of litigation prevention." It was recommended by Independent Business, national magazine of NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business).

* Developed software program "TEAM: The Employment Alternative Model", which enables employers and employees to resolve disputes without court. It was featured nationally by Associated Press, January 1999.

* Authored software program "The Sexual Harassment Model" to protect businesses from lawsuits and employees from inappropriate conduct.

FAMILY
Jim is married to the former Jackie McGroarty of Mobile. Jackie is Principal of Mobile County's finest school, Mary B. Austin Elementary Two previous schools won the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence during her tenure.

The Zeigler's have two children. James Baldwin Zeigler, known as "Win", is five and a kindergartener at Austin. Win plays right field on T-ball teams at Cottage Hill and Westside. Mary Magdalene Zeigler, known as "Maggie", is ten months. Maggie played the role of Baby Jesus in this year's live nativity scene. Article in

FAITH
Zeigler is a born-again Christian. The family worships at Kingswood United Methodist Church where he serves on the Administrative Board and Staff-Parrish Relations Committee. He leads Wednesday night adult studies. He wrote three programs, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Christians, Fruit of the Spirit in Your Everyday Life, Better New Year's Resolutions Using Bible Principles. Jackie chairs the Nursery Committee. Jim is a Promise Keeper and participated in the "Stand in the Gap" rally for Christ in Washington.