Background
Patterson, Donald Ross was born on September 9, 1939 in Overton, Texas, United States. Son of Sam Ashley and Marguerite(Robinson) Patterson.
Patterson, Donald Ross was born on September 9, 1939 in Overton, Texas, United States. Son of Sam Ashley and Marguerite(Robinson) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Technical University, 1961. Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1964. Master of Laws, Southern Methodist University, 1972.
Bar: Texas 1964, United States Court Claims 1970, United States Court Customs and Patent Appeals 1970, United States Court Military Appeals 1970, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1970, United States District Court (eastern district) Texas 1982, United States Ct.Appeals (5th circuit) 1991, United States Court Appeals (District of Columbia circuit) 1994. Board certified in immigration and naturalization law, Texas Commissioned Lieutenant (junior grade) United States.Navy, 1964, advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, 1969. Assistant officer in charge Naval Petroleum Reserve, Bakersfield, California, 1970-1972.
Staff judge advisory, Kenitra, Morocco, 1972-1976.
Officer in charge Naval Legal Service Office, Whidbey Island, Washington, 1976-1979. Head Military Justice Division, Subic Bay, Philippines, 1979-1981.
Retired, 1982. Private practice, Tyler, Texas, 1982.
Instructor U. Maryland., 1975, Chapman College, 1977-1979, U. LaVerne, 1980-1981, Tyler Junior College, 1990, Jarvis Christian College, 1990, University Texas, Tyler, 1993.
Through Jesus' death on the cross, and his resurrection, God has broken the power of all that is evil, in the world and in people.
Member East Texas Estate Planning Council. Member College of State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Association, Smith County Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Masons, Rotary (past president), Shriners, Toastmasters (past president), Phi Delta Phi.
Married Peggy Ann Schulte, May 1, 1965. Children: Doctorate. Ross, Jerome Ashley, Gretchen Anne.