Background
Miller, W. Leslie was born on May 1, 1890 in North Benton, Ohio, United States. Son of George Pow and Effie Maria (Lazarus) Miller.
Miller, W. Leslie was born on May 1, 1890 in North Benton, Ohio, United States. Son of George Pow and Effie Maria (Lazarus) Miller.
Bachelor of Arts, Mount Union College, Alliance, O., 1913. Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1916. Studied elocution, Wooster University, Wooster, O., summer 1913.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1916. Tax attorney for Pere Marquette Railroad, 1916. Associate with legal firm, Clark, Emmons, Bryant and Klein, Detroit, Michigan, 1917-1927.
Then partner, Bryant, Lincoln and Miller, Detroit (later changed to Bryant, Lincoln, Miller & Bevan, subsequently to Miller, Bevan Horwitz & Des Roches).
Senior partner Miller, Des Roches & Stern, since June 1, 1942. Formed and established legal department of Detroit Automobile Club (now Automobile Club of Michigan), 1919-1920.
Secretary-treasurer and attorney, Huck Manufacturing Company. Secretary and attorney, Huxon Holding Corporation.
Member board directors, Kendrick Manufacturing Company.
Has served on committees of local, state and American Bar Associations Chairman of the Board Advisory Council, section of Corporation, Banking and Mercantile Law of America Bar Association. Member Resolutions Com, J.A.B.A.
Former president Commercial Law League of America, 1936.
Served as Second lieutenant Signal Corps and First lieutenant Aviation Corps, World War I, contracting officer for government renegotiation and settlement of contracts for the air service. Member American, Michigan and Detroit Bar Associations, Order of the Coif, Sigma Alpha, Alpha Epsilon, Phi Alpha Delta. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Lochmoor Golf, Players.
Married Ruth East. Sherer, November 11, 1919. Children: Richard Sherer, Barbara Jean, William Leslie, Junior.