Background
Atkinson, Michael Pearce was born on February 19, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Pearce and Nancy Lou (Thompson) Atkinson.
Atkinson, Michael Pearce was born on February 19, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Pearce and Nancy Lou (Thompson) Atkinson.
Bachelor, U. Oklahoma, 1968; Juris Doctor, U. Oklahoma, 1972; Master of Science, University Texas, 1975.
Partner, Jones, Atkinson, Williams, Bane & Klingenberg, Enid, Oklahoma, 1972; partner, Best Sharp Thomas Glass & Atkinson, Tulsa, 1980-1987; partner, Thomas Glass Atkinson Haskins Nellis & Bondreaux, Tulsa, 1980-1993; partner, Aktinson, Haskins, Nellis, Boudreaux, Holeman, Phipps & Brittingham, Tulsa, since 1994; assistant public defender, Office of Oklahoma County Public Defender, Oklahoma City, 1973; assistant district attorney, Office of Oklahoma County District Attorney, Oklahoma City, 1974. Assistant Adjunct Professor College of Law U. Tulsa, 1976-1977.
With United States Army Reserve, 1970-1972. Master American Inns of Court (emeritus). Fellow American College Trial Lawyers.
Member International Association Defense Counsel (faculty trial academic 1986), American Board Trial Advocates (president Oklahoma chapter 1995, diplomate).
Married Melissa Jan Potter, July 17, 1976. Children: Charles Travis, Kellen Elizabeth.