A few highlights of Mike's legal career include:
President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association from 1961 to 1962.
Member of the Golden Barristers Society at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Honored by the Colorado Bar Association for 50 years in the legal profession.
An enthusiastic Democrat, Mike was involved in politics throughout his life. In 1947, Mike campaigned when his father ran for Mayor of Denver against Ben Stapleton and Quigg Newton. While still in law school in 1958, Mike was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives as a Democrat representing Denver. In 1977, Mike ran for Mayor of the City of Lakewood. Beginning in 2004, he campaigned for his son, Mitchell, in three elections for Denver District Attorney. His flamboyant style and wit made him a favorite with the press.
Mike married Eileen Singer on March 7, 1955 and they had six children. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, sons , two daughters, 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his son Martin T. Morrissey.
A few highlights of Mike's legal career include:
President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association from 1961 to 1962.
Member of the Golden Barristers Society at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Honored by the Colorado Bar Association for 50 years in the legal profession.
An enthusiastic Democrat, Mike was involved in politics throughout his life. In 1947, Mike campaigned when his father ran for Mayor of Denver against Ben Stapleton and Quigg Newton. While still in law school in 1958, Mike was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives as a Democrat representing Denver. In 1977, Mike ran for Mayor of the City of Lakewood. Beginning in 2004, he campaigned for his son, Mitchell, in three elections for Denver District Attorney. His flamboyant style and wit made him a favorite with the press.
Mike married Eileen Singer on March 7, 1955 and they had six children. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, sons , two daughters, 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his son Martin T. Morrissey.
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