Background
Ferris, Don was born on January 18, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States.
Ferris, Don was born on January 18, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, 1973). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1976).
Worked at Ferris & Salter, Professional Corporation (Ann Arbor, Michigan) specializing in Criminal Defense (State and Federal), Personal Injury Law, Medical Malpractice Law, Civil Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Michigan. 1980, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
1982, United States.
Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. 1987, United States. Supreme Court. 1988, United States. District Court, Western District of Michigan.
Phi Beta Kappa.
Mediator, Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Member: Washtenaw County Bar Association (Chairman, Criminal Section, 1988-1990). State Bar of Michigan.
Criminal Defense Lawyers Association of Washtenaw County (President, 1994-1996).
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1996-1997).
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.
Member: Washtenaw County Bar Association (Chairman, Criminal Section, 1988-1990). State Bar of Michigan. Criminal Defense Lawyers Association of Washtenaw County (President, 1994-1996).
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1996-1997). Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.