Background
Brattain, Bruce Douglas was born on May 25, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana, United States. Son of John Ellis and Mable (Sherman) Brattain.
Brattain, Bruce Douglas was born on May 25, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana, United States. Son of John Ellis and Mable (Sherman) Brattain.
Ball State University (Bachelor of Science, 1974). Indiana University School of Law (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1979). Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 1983-1986.
Civil Chief, United States Attorney’ General’ s Office, Northern District of Indiana, 1984-1986.
Worked at Brattain & Minnix (Indianapolis, Indiana) specializing in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy Law, Appeals. Admitted to the bar, 1979, Indiana. United States. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Recipient: Distinguished Flying Cross.
Bronze Star; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 1983-1986.
Civil Chief, United States Attorney" General’ s Office, Northern District of Indiana, 1984-1986. Lead Trial Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana Consolidated Office, 1986.
Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.
Military: Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army, 1968-1970.
Active Big Brothers Inc., Indianapolis, 1990. With United States Army, 1968-1970, Vietnam. Member Indianapolis Athletic Club, Broadmoor Country Club.
Married Karen Schwartz, November 28, 1987. Children: Megan Elizabeth, Sarah Alyssa, Benjamin Jarrett.