Background
Richardson, Robert Woodrow was born on May 3, 1917 in Evart, Michigan, United States. Son of Judson E. and Laura M. (McConnel) Richardson.
Richardson, Robert Woodrow was born on May 3, 1917 in Evart, Michigan, United States. Son of Judson E. and Laura M. (McConnel) Richardson.
Michigan State College (Bachelor of Arts, 1940). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1946).
Worked at Law, Weathers & Richardson, Professional Corporation (Grand Rapids, Michigan) specializing in Corporation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Environmental, Securities, Probate, Trusts, Banking, Labor, Municipal, Taxation, Employee Benefits, Bankruptcy, Commercial, Finance (including Municipal Bonding), Negligence, Product Liability, Railroad, Airport, School, International and Workers Compensation Law. Trials in all State and Federal Courts. Admitted to the bar, 1946, Michigan.
Attorney for: Kent County Aeronautics Board, 1960-1992.
City of East Grand Rapids, 1963-1986. Member: Grand Rapids Bar Association (President, 1974).
State Bar of Michigan. Established in 1868, Law Weathers & Richardson is Grand Rapids" oldest law firm.
Among some of the names associated with the firm throughout its history are Julius H. Amberg, counsel to Secretary of War Henry Stimson during World World War World War II
Former President Gerald R. Ford. And President Ford"s counsel, Philip West. Buchen.
Mayor City of East Grand Rapids, 1960-1992. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1941-1945, North African Theatre of Operations. Member Michigan Bar Association, Grand Rapids Bar Association (president 1974-1975).
Clubs: University, Kent Country (Grand Rapids). Lodges: Masons (32 degree).
Married Elizabeth Janet O'Hara, July 1, 1944. Children: Robert, Scott, Thomas.