Background
Lais, Donald L. was born on July 28, 1924 in Adrian, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph L. and Gertrude E. (Brabender) Lais.
Lais, Donald L. was born on July 28, 1924 in Adrian, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph L. and Gertrude E. (Brabender) Lais.
Student, St. Johns University, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Law, St. Paul College Law, 1950. Juris Doctor, William Mitchell Law School, 1953.
Associate Stearns & Baumgardner, St. Paul, 1953—1954. Corporate Counsel, 1954—1967. President Lais Bannigan & Kelly P.A., since 1970.
City attorney, Maplewood. With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member of Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Minnesota Bar Association, American Bar Association, Knights of Columbus (past grand knight).
Married Elizabeth A. Brecht, October 7, 1950. Children: Helen Lais Major, Mary Lais Waring, Thomas, Greg, Charles, Joanne, Ruth.