Background
Ferris, William Michael was born on May 1, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Franklyn C. and Betty J. (Dickerson) Ferris.
Ferris, William Michael was born on May 1, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Franklyn C. and Betty J. (Dickerson) Ferris.
Bachelor of Science with distinction, United States Naval Academy, 1970; Juris Doctor summa cum laude, U. Baltimore, 1978; Master of Laws in Taxation, U. Baltimore, 1994.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1970; advanced through grades to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1974; resigned active duty, United States Navy, 1977; staff attorney, Maryland. Legislation, Annapolis, 1977-1978, 80-81; associate, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, Baltimore, 1978-1980; partner, Ferris & Robin, Annapolis, 1981-1983; partner, Krause & Ferris, Annapolis, 1983-1987; partner, Michaelson, Krause & Ferris, PA, Annapolis, 1987-1991; partner, Krause & Ferris, Annapolis, since 1991. Adjunct faculty Anne Arundel Community College, since 1988, U. Baltimore School Law, since 1997.
Elder Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Severna Park, Maryland., since 1980. Chairman Committee to review Anne Arundel County Code, Annapolis, 1985-1986. Temporary zoning hearing officer, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, 1984-1987.
Hearing officer Anne Arundel County Board Education, Annapolis, since 1990. President Maryland. Board Dental Examiners, Baltimore, 1987-1988. Member inquiry committee Maryland.
Attorney Grievance Commission, since 1987.; member Maryland. Commision on Judicial Disabilities, since 1995. Treasurer Bay Hills Cmty.
Association, 1990-1996. Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1984-1991, retired. Member American Bar Association, Maryland.
State Bar Association, Maritime Law Association, Anne Arundel County Bar Association.
Married Cynthia L. Muffitt, June 26, 1970 (divorced). 1 child, Christina M. Married Kathleen S. Santacroce, March 21, 1987.
Stepchildren: Michael W. Santacroce, Megan D. Santacroce.