Background
Paterson, John M. R. was born on May 12, 1944 in Hove, Sussex, England. Son of Robert W. and Margaret R. (Kane) Paterson. came to the United States, 1945.
Paterson, John M. R. was born on May 12, 1944 in Hove, Sussex, England. Son of Robert W. and Margaret R. (Kane) Paterson. came to the United States, 1945.
Bowdoin College (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). New York University (Juris Doctor, 1969).
Assistant attorney general, Maine Attorney General Department, Augusta, 1970-1975; chief environmental protection division, Maine Attorney General Department, Augusta, 1971-1975; deputy attorney general, Maine Attorney General Department, Augusta, 1975-1981; shareholder, Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson, Portland, Maine., since 1981. Board directors Professional Ethics Commission, Board Bar Overseers, Augusta, Maine, since 1983.
President Center for Arts, Bath, Maine, since 1988. Director Tedford-Oasis Shelter, Brunswick, Maine, since 1992. Active Select Commision on Professional Responsibility, 1978, Planning Board, Hallowell, Maine, 1978-1981, Freeport (Maine) School Committee, 1982-1987, Freeport Town Council, 1987-1990.
With United States National Guard, 1969-1976.
Married Geraldean D. Patterson, July 7, 1968. Children: Justin, Adam.