Background
Minnis, Michael was born on February 22, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Robert Edward Minnis and Kathleen Ann Johnson.
Minnis, Michael was born on February 22, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Robert Edward Minnis and Kathleen Ann Johnson.
University of Oklahoma (Bachelor of Arts, 1966. Juris Doctor, Assistant Municipal Counsel, Oklahoma City, 1973-1974. Legal Assistant to Justice Pat Irvin, Oklahoma Supreme Court, 1975.
Judge advocate, United States Marine Corps, 1969-1972; assistant municipal counsel, City of Oklahoma City, 1972-1974; legal assistant, Oklahoma Supreme Court, Oklahoma City, 1974-1975; associate, Rainey, Ross, Rice & Binns, Oklahoma City, 1975-1978; from associate to partner, Pierson, Ball & Dowd, Washington, 1979-1987; sole practice law, Oklahoma City, since 1988. Judge advocate United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1969-1972, United States Air Force Reserve, 1977-1996, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force Reserve retired.
Oklahoma County Bar Association. Oklahoma Bar Association. State Bar of California.
The District of Columbia Bar.
Federal (Treasurer, 1979-1980. Vice President, 1980-1981.
President-Elect, 1981-1982. President, 19821983, Oklahoma City Chapter) Bar Association.
[Captain, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 19691976.
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve, 1976—]. Libel and Slander, Media Law, Indian Litigation.
Married Martha Nell Brown, July 25, 1975. Children: Heather Leigh, Mary Elizabeth, Melissa Anne.