Background
Atkins, Michael B. was born on April 9, 1914 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Mollie (Belkin) Atkins.
Atkins, Michael B. was born on April 9, 1914 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Mollie (Belkin) Atkins.
City College of the City University of New York (Bachelor of Science). Columbia University (Juris Doctor).
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1935. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1938. Bar: New York 1938, United States District Court (eastern district) New York 1947, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1960. private practice law, 1938-1951.
Partner Rothenberg, Atkins & Koss, 1952-1960), Rothenberg & Atkins, 1960-1969, Taylor, Atkins & Ostrow, Garden City, New York, 1969.
Special professor of law Hofstra University, 1975. Member of faculty Practising Law Institute.
Visiting lecturer Brooklyn Law School. Lecturer Bar Associations; member of faculty continuing legal education and matrimonial law Cornell Univercity, 1976.
With Army of the United States, 1943-1945.
Fellow American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers (president New York chapter 1969-1970, national vice president 1982-1985). Member Association of Bar of City of New York, New York County Lawyers Association, Nassau County Bar assosiation, New York State Bar Association. Club: Princeton (New York City).
Married Leona Morrison, June 16, 1940 (deceased 1980). Children: Paul, Dorothy Atkins Suggs, Marc, Carl.