Background
Blackburn, Milford Gene was born on July 27, 1922 in Grand Juction, Iowa, United States. Son of George Samuel and Geneva Isabel (Terrill) Blackburn.
Blackburn, Milford Gene was born on July 27, 1922 in Grand Juction, Iowa, United States. Son of George Samuel and Geneva Isabel (Terrill) Blackburn.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1953. Juris Doctor, Drake University, 1955.
Partner Guthrie & Blackburn, Webster City, Iowa, 1955-1965. Professor law Drake University, Des Moines, 1965-1975. Partner Murray & Blackburn, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1975-1981.
Senior partner Blackburn, Stockdale & Brownlee, 1981-1985, Law Offices of M. Gene Blackburn, Fort Dodge, since 1985. Attorney Hamilton County, Iowa, 1958-1959, Webster City, 1961-1965.
Trustee Polk County Legal Aid Society, Des Moines, 1967-1970. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, Iowa Academy Trial Lawyers (president 1985-1986).
Member Iowa State Bar Association (board governors), Iowa Defense Counsel Association, Association Trial Lawyers Iowa, Association Trial Lawyers American, Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa. Lodges: Elks.
Married Edna S. Blackburn, March 17, 1947. Children: Paul Scott, Justin Evan.