Background
Pleasants, Michael Francis was born on August 6, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Jay and Virgnia (Francis) Pleasants.
Pleasants, Michael Francis was born on August 6, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Jay and Virgnia (Francis) Pleasants.
Vanderbilt University (Bachelor of Arts, 1964). Memphis State University (Juris Doctor, 1967). Phi Delta Phi.
Worked at Pleasants Law Firm (Memphis, Tennessee) specializing in General Litigation, Bank Litigation, Trademark Law, First Amendment Law. Admitted to the bar, 1967, Tennessee and United States. District Court, Western District of Tennessee.
1977, United States.
Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. 1984, United States. Supreme Court. 1993, United States. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
1994, United States.
District Court, Middle District of Tennessee. Phi Delta Phi. Member: Memphis (Director, 1987-1988), Tennessee and American Bar Associations.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1969-1972. Member Memphis Bar Association (director) 1987-1989), Tennessee Club (director, president).
1 child, Michael Francis Junior.