Background
Potter, George Ernest was born on March 1, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Ernest Davison and Bonnie Jean (Bayley) Potter.
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Potter, George Ernest was born on March 1, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Ernest Davison and Bonnie Jean (Bayley) Potter.
Associate of Arts, Jackson Community College, 1956; Bachelor, Albion College, 1958; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1960.
Worked at Potter & Girodat, Limited Liability Partnership (Jackson, Michigan) specializing in General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Insurance, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Family Law and Product Liability. Admitted to the bar, 1960, Michigan.
Delta Theta Phi.
Trustee, Jackson Community College, 1962. Member: Jackson County and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.
Defense Research Institute.
Michigan Defense Trial Counsel. After being associated with the largest law firm in Jackson, Mr.
Potter established his own firm in 1981. Mr. Girodat joined the firm in 1992.
The firm has over 35 years of litigation experience, having handled hundreds of cases, both jury and non-jury, to conclusion.
Trustee Jackson Community College, 1962—2006. Member American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Michigan Bar Association, Jackson County Bar Association (secretary 1963-1964, president 1991-1992), American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (trustee of year award 1986). Lodges: Rotary (board directors 1972-1975).
Married Donna Elizabeth St. John, June 23, 1956. Children: Kevin Ernest, Eric Davison, Melissa Elizabeth.