Background
Clifton, Stephen Patrick was born on September 25, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of Arthur L. Clifton and Jeanne C. Hillmer.
Clifton, Stephen Patrick was born on September 25, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of Arthur L. Clifton and Jeanne C. Hillmer.
Bachelor in Political Science with distinction, University of Michigan, 1976; Juris Doctor, Boston University, 1981.
Association, Warner, Norcross & Judd, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1981-1987; partner, Running, Wise, Wilson, Ford & Phillips, Traverse City, Michigan, 1987-1994; corporation vice president, general counsel, Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, since 1994. Adjunct Professor Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Member CLE faculty, Control Michigan U., Seidman School Business, Grand Valley State College.
Member American Bar Association (Internal Revenue Service central region liaison), National Health Lawyers Association, Mich.Bar Association (chairperson health care law section since 1994, section on health care 1993-1994, commission on non profit corporations), Federal Bar Association, National HealthLawyers Association, American Academy Hospital Attorneys, Michigan Society Hospital Attorneys (board directors since 1994), Grand Traverse Bar Association.
Married Lynn Mattern. Children: Elizabeth, Molly.