50-year members of The Florida Bar 1950-2000.

50-year members of The Florida Bar 1950-2000.

Congratulations to always be able to The Particular Florida Bar's 50-Year Members -- Class associated with 1950! of your 194 lawyers marking his or her 50th yr like a Florida Bar member, 145 associated with you've chosen to end up being able to celebrate your occasion and, in your personal words, reveal your stories with us in the following pages.

Among you are a former Florida Supreme Court justice, judges, legislators, and also Florida Bar leaders. Furthermore prominent inside your numbers tend to be veterans of Globe War II and furthermore the Korean War, also as founders regarding prominent law firms.

The entire membership involving the Florida Bar celebrates your service to the profession, service towards the neighborhood and support to individuals through protecting their rights. We collectively thank each of you!

WILLIAM H. "BILL" ADAMS III, Jacksonville.

Family: Wife - Carlie C. Adams. Kids - Dr. William H. Adams IV, Lynn A. Sickinger, Laura A. Bruce, David Barth Adams and Amelia Adams.

Career Highlights: Duke College "with distinction" Order involving Coif. Florida Commission on Uniform State Laws, 1967-82; executive committee secretary, National Conference regarding Commissioners about Uniform State Laws, 1977-79; lecturer University Or College of Miami Institution of Law, 1975; Master of the Bench as secretary, Chester Bedell Inn regarding Court, 1985-89; George Mason University Or College Groundwork professor associated with law George Mason University, 1989-94; person in subsequent law firms: Durden and also Adams, 1953-55; Adams and also Tjoflat, 1955-60; Botls, Mahoney, Whitehed and also Ramsour, 1960-62; Mahoney, Hadlow, Chambers and also Adams, 1962 and 1972; Mahoney, Hadlow and Adams, 1972-81; Mahoney, Adams Milam, Surface along with Grimsley, 1984-89; Mahoney, Adams along with Criser, 1989-98; McGuire, Woods, Battle and Boothe, 1998 to present.

MARSHALL H. ADER, Miami Family: Wife - Lydia Djiman-Ader. children - Mark Ader and Michael Ader.

Career Highlights: Practiced law inside Chicago, Illinois until 1946. Relocated to end up being able to Miami, Florida, began practice inside 1950. Main part of practice is at civil litigation. Elected judge of the county court throughout 1976. Elected clerk in the circuit as well as county courts inside Dade County, 1990. Served as senior judge through 1993 until 1999.

JACK G. ADMIRE, Jacksonville Family: Wife - Ruth Thompson Sullivan, married December 18, 1948. six children along with 12 grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Graduated from your University Or College regarding Florida, 1950, B.S., B.A. and LL.B, (J.D.). Member regarding Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida along with American Bar associations. Former director Dade County Bar Association. Locations associated with practice: principally' real estate, estate planning, estate and also believe in administrations, guardianships.

Civic activities: Board associated with directors MiamiDade Neighborhood Higher Education Foundation; president, Historical Association associated with Southern Florida; Museum regarding Science and Room Transit Planetarium, Donor's Forum; Coconut Playhouse and Governor's Constituency regarding Children. Member, Attendance Boundary Committee Dade County Public Schools; chairman of Permanent Judicial Commission Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. JAMES J. "JIM" ALTMAN, New Port Richey.

Family: Wife - Theresa Ann Dawson, deceased 1988. Kids - James J. Altman, Jr., Theresa Ann Altman, Joan Anderson, Janet Dupont, Robert N. Altman, Peter A. Altman and Thomas P. Altman.

Career Highlights: Chairman of the Probate as well as Guardianship Guidelines Committee regarding the Florida Bar along with CLE lecturer about the new probate code as well as guidelines throughout 1970's along with 1980's. Chairman in the Real Property Probate as well as trust Law Section of Your Florida Bar, 19811982. Continuing author involving chapter 1 involving CLE manual "Litigation Below the particular Florida Probate Code" 'and chapters 4 as well as 14 regarding CLE manual "Practice Below the particular Florida Probate Code."

The friendships produced in school and throughout the next years along with attorneys, most judges and other folks within my community, and a diverse, interesting and usually appreciative clientele, additionally a amount of support about behalf regarding the Florida Bar, as well as my many a long time of involvement using the Real Property Probate. and Have Confidence In Law Section as well as the close friendships developed therein, had been just about all concerned in the gratifying law profession and furthermore the rapid passing involving 50 numerous many years of law practice.

The highlight associated with my career will be getting the likelihood to wind down my practice and revel in using pride the particular skill along with professionalism of my sons, Robert and also Thomas, who've practiced beside me since his or her respective admissions for you to The Particular

Florida Bar. A collateral advantage regarding my practice has been the life-style it afforded which enabled the raising as well as educating involving my seven children. My nearly all cherished advantages are generally just about all connected using the happy times, love which I have been fortunate enough to share and luxuriate in effortlessly regarding my family.

WILLIAM R. ALVIN, Miami.

Family: Wife - Ellen S.Alvin. children - Stephen C.Alvin, Robert S. Alvin as well as Jodi L. Alvin Buckley.

Career Highlights: I ended up being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1950; U.S. District Court, Southern District including Trial Bar; U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th and 11th circuits in 1950, and in addition the U.S. Supreme Court within 1983. My practice areas had been civil trial, general and civil practice.

CROM WELL A. ANDERSON, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Mary Alice. Youngsters - Cromwell III, Bruce along with Preston.

Career Highlights: I invested any short period of time as a possible insurance adjuster following law institution then 3 a prolonged time as a particular agent with most the FBI, before time for Miami as the possible associate at the Smathers and also Thompson law firm. I was along with Smathers and also Thompson as associate, partner and managing partner until 1982 when I joined Patton and also Kanner, that later on changed its title to end up being able to Anderson, Livingston, Kubit as well as Mase. inside 1992 we merged along with Fowler White Burnett, Hurley, Barrick along with Strickroot, coming from that I retired throughout 1999.

During my career I tried cases all through Florida, mostly maritime as well as business litigation, although over your years I possess handled almost every kind involving civil litigation.

I had been active inside the Maritime Law Association in the U.S. and also served on its executive committee. I has been chairman of the maritime committee of the ABA's insurance section. I have furthermore been active throughout Your Florida Bar and in addition the Dade County Bar Association.

Outside the actual legal profession I get served on the board regarding directors of the nearby bank along with bank holding company and also presently am a new member of the board involving Commercial Bank regarding Florida that offers 12 branches inside Dade along with Broward counties. I own an orange grove in DeSoto County as well as hope it is constantly upon the steer clear of viruses along with other organic disasters.

I enjoy fishing along with happen for you to be a part of your Miami Beach Rod and also Reel Club (president, 1964) and president with the Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament, 19691972. I also enjoy hunting along with am an associate of a mystical organization referred to be able to as Prairie Creek Hunt Club whose distinguished members consist of Florida Bar members as old as I. I possess three sons as well as 6 grandchildren regarding whom I'm proud. My wife, Mary Alice, as well as I married back in 1984 as well as are now living in Coral Gables along with 3 Brittany

Spaniels, near many old and also dear friends.

ROBERT "BOB" BADER, Port Charlotte.

Family: Wife - Carolyn Bloom Bader, seven children.

Career Highlights: I found its means to Miami within early December 1945, right after four years of military support within the South Pacific. That had not been well before I became students in the School involving Miami graduating with an LL.B. in June regarding 1950. Efforts to grow my schooling with Cornell University Or College were interrupted with a contact for you to active duty and also my return to Korea. Late, throughout 1951 I returned to end up being able to Florida. Much More schooling has been forgotten, the actual necessity in order to make a total period income became paramount and also I expended your subsequent 24 many years generally practice in Miami. times had been best for anyone prepared to work and also I prospered and eventually found out how to do "it right," I married Carolyn Bloom. joining the girl kids with mine we quickly stood a daughter Elizabeth now 34 a long time old. We get effectively raised seven kids and furthermore have enjoyed a healthy as well as satisfying life.

In 1976, to acquire a multitude of reasons, we relocated in order to Charlotte County, then a new county together with lower than 50,000 people. after 25 years, I am with regards to in order to hang up my shingle. Your community has' grown three-times along with I have forfeit all associated with my hair. Apparently, its time to suit your own needs to quit. I in simply no way considered working for 50 years, in absolutely no way gave it a new thought, however now which it's got come, I am surprised and pleased. I congratulate my fellow survivors, along with hope that they hold the excellent sense to quit when they are ahead, when they haven't previously done so.

CARROLL S. BARCO, Orlando.

Family: Wife - Susan M. Barco. Youngsters - daughter, Carolyn Barco Freeman, son, Carroll S. Barco, Jr., along with daughter Tayman Barco Barnett.

Career Highlights: The Particular highlight of my career-as any practicing attorney, may be to see my eldest daughter, after employed in my office pertaining to a number of years, secure her degree, and are obtainable in to train along with me. after merely 6 many years the lady became the judge' in the Orange County Court system inside 1990, along with I was handed the actual privilege associated with swearing her in.

PHILIP "PHIL" BARTON Gainesville.

Family: Wife- Faye Thornton Barton. Youngsters - Mary Ann Barton, Priscilla Barton Fernandes, Lynne Barton "'Collins as well as Terri Barton Anderson.

Career Highlights: Graduated from your College involving Florida and in addition the College involving Florida Law University and received Juris doctor from the University Or College involving Florida, December 1967.

Served within the U.S. Navy pertaining to 4 years throughout the second Globe War. Married and possess four daughters. A Pair Of of my daughters' husbands are generally attorneys. Member of the American Trial Lawyers Association; Academy associated with Florida Trial Lawyers; along with Pilots Association; 32nd Diploma Mason from R.T. Schafer Lodge No.350. Member Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity; Lawyers Title Guaranty Fund; completed course inside Flight Safety for Pilot

Coaching for Cheyenne 1/11; received recognition by simply National Committee with regard to Employer support involving The Actual Guard and Reserve pertaining to leadership and also initiative.

LLOYD GRAHAM BATES, JR., El Portal.

Family: Wife - Marjorie Ogden Bates.

Career Highlights: A Pair Of memories stand out. First, Judge Fulton, then Chief Judge Southern District regarding Florida, called me into chambers to become able to say he enjoyed working beside me because he could always have confidence in what I said. Second, the truth involving United States Regarding America v. Stassi has many memories itself. This would always be a one-count (perjury), one-defendant indictment. Stassi's lead trial attorney had been Percy Foreman, reputed being your country's leading criminal protection attorney. Stassi would be a three-year fugitive from the drug case throughout Texas by which the actual informant was J. Kenneth Later, which disappeared suddenly. Afterwards, somebody using Later's name registered in a Mexican hotel. following his arrest within Fort Lauderdale, and furthermore at his bond hearing, I questioned Stassi concerning later and also the Mexican hotel. several years later the FBI uncovered any Mafia graveyard in Nj-new Jersey near where Stassi, some control in the Ny crime family, had hung out under an assumed name. one of the bodies has been those of J. Kenneth Later. I recall the sinister smile about Stassi's deal with w hen I questioned him with regards to Later.

The trial covered 30 days, including five days regarding jury deliberations throughout which usually one juror would always be a holdout. Upon the actual morning with the fifth day, the actual trial judge suggested the particular attorneys that, when the jury didn't reach a verdict simply by noon, he'd declare the mistrial. the jury beat the deadline by simply twenty minutes. The Particular holdout, any neighborhood detective, ended up being questioned on voir dire simply by Foreman only about "philately." Several inside humor.

A nearby attorney, Harvey St. Jean, an associate involving Foreman, had been observed in the courtroom throughout jury selection. He ended up being reported for you to possess some function within the case. Numerous a long time later his body was discovered in the Miami Beach parking lot.

Your murder is unsolved.

BURTON C. "BURT" BEAL, New York, NY. Family: Wife - Rosalie Beal. Youngsters - Leslie Beal, MD (she has, 3 children), Helaine Beal-Koch, (she offers one child).

Career Highlights: Pertaining To practically 50 years, I have been the "restaurant" lawyer in the Ny city area. From on one occasion approximately 10 folks handled 80 - 90 percent of most restaurant transactions within new York City, including representation of buyers, sellers, lenders, borrowers, builders, tenants, landlords, etc. I and members regarding my firm have represented nearly most of the particular well known restaurants over the particular years. In once my firm ended up being known as Beal, Kagan and also Lentz, then Beal, Klasfeld, Lentz and also Romash. Whilst I get limited my practice more than days gone by couple of years, I even now put in concerning 30 hrs associated with productive function per week.

FRANK L. BELSANTE, Beverly Hills, CA. Family: Wife - Betty J. Belsante. Youngsters - Craig Belsante.

Career Highlights: Received an LL.B. and also J.D. from the University Or College regarding Miami.

Member involving the Florida Bar since 1950. President Lamba Chi Alpha Fraternity. Duly admitted along with qualified as an attorney and also counsellor with the Supreme Court with the united States since 1979.

Served in the U.S. Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Initial lieutenant. Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal. Thirty-five missions using the 15th Air Force within Italy.

Served as a special agent with the Federal Bureau regarding Investigation within Chicago as well as Los Angeles, through 1950-1976. Retired. licensed private investigator and also safety consultant.

IRWIN J. BLOCK, Boynton Beach.

Family: Wife - Doris Block. Kids - Sharon Creasy, Vicki Smith, Ivy Gomberg and also Gayle Bryan.

Career Highlights: I happen to end up being able to be blessed by my colleagues giving me the particular opportunity, your privilege and also the honor, regarding serving my profession and in addition the individuals of Florida. Appointed assistant state attorney, Dade County, after which as chief assistant state attorney throughout charge of the prosecution of capital and also major crimes.

Elected director with the Dade County Bar Association and then president. Served as unpaid protection counsel for six years with each and every other with, now Judge Philip Hubbard, to stay the particular death sentence and have the particular pardon regarding a couple of innocent men (Freddie Pitts as well as Wilburt Lee), who ended up convicted involving murders they will we had not committed.

Elected towards the Board associated with Governors involving The Particular Florida Bar, for 2 terms. Urged the opening of the governing physique and the disciplinary process to end up being able to nonlawyer members. Appointed through Governor, now Senator Bob Graham, towards the Governor's Committee to Investigate the Trigger of the Civil-Disturbance In Which Caused Riots in Dade County. Served as chairman along with authored its report. Served as special assistant state attorney in the request of Governor Graham to investigate the particular rumors involving torture involving the really first electric. chair execution (John Spinkelink), that took place following capital punishment, had been once more declared constitutional. Undertook the actual defense regarding Clarence E. Gideon following the united States Supreme Court's decision, Gideon vs. Wainright, at the request regarding Abe Fortas, later on Justice Fortas. About the particular morning in the trial, Mr. Gideon requested the appointment of your prominent local defense lawyer as opposed to an attorney from Miami. Volunteered to always be able to represent a new son accused in the murder in the son of a prominent segregationist within St. Augustine through the civil rights disturbance. His freedom ended up being obtained.

Chaired as well as participated having a panel involving volunteer lawyers reviewing the constitutionality of the death sentences of each individual in death row. every death sentence ended up being reversed. Served around the community Relations Board of Dade County for 6 years serving as chairman throughout the final year. Appointed by the Supreme Court regarding Florida for the Florida Board regarding Bar Examiners. My private cases along with awards tend to be incidental. Thank a person for permitting me for you to serve.

ROBERT L. BLOOMBERG, Boca Raton Family: Wife - Ann M. Bloomberg. Kids - Georgine Ingber, Mel S. Bloomberg, Randall Von Bloomberg; Grandchildren - Gianna Ingber.

Career Highlights: Member U.S. Signal Corps as well as participated inside the June 6, 1944 landing throughout Normandy, France. Attended School of Hawaii, received Juris doctor degree from university of Miami within June 1950.

JOHN R. BONNER, SR., Belleair.

Family: Wife - Nancy Wallace Bonner. children - Janice B. Case, John R. Bonner, Jr., Ashley B. Tully, step-son Thomas H. Royster; eight grandchildren; a couple of great-grandchildren.

Career Highlights: President, Clearwater Bar; original member after which chairman, Client Safety Fund; chairman, Grievance Committee 6-C; founder and also president Florida Municipal Most Judges Association; area judge, Clearwater city attorney; Largo along with Belleair; examiner, Pinellas Navigation Authority; founder, Pinellas County Visitors Institution as well as Pinellas Safety Council; chairman Red Cross Upper Pinellas; lecturer American Bar Association, as well as FloridaBar Visitors Courts Schooling Programs; president and also district cabinet officer, Lions Club; president, Clearwater Republican Club; most importantly member, Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee; captain judge advocate U.S. Air Force; active duty in the actual course of Korean War. Acting town manager, Largo, Florida. director, Attorneys Title Insurance Co.; director, Exchange Bank along with Believe In Co. LEONARD A. "PETE" BRAND, JR., Lantana.

Family: Wife - Marjorie H. Brand. Youngsters - Leonard A. brand III, Clay S. Brand, Hunt K. Manufacturer and also Keil W. Brand.

Career Highlights: Had Been admitted to the Bar in Miami, Florida, 1950; practiced general civil and also criminal defense.

RIVERS H. BUFORD, JR., Tallahassee Family: Wife - Barbara F. Buford. Kids - 3 children, 3 step-children, 10 grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Regarding 25 years inside private practice within general, civil and also administrative law, and also 25 years like a government lawyer. Presently any Florida assistant attorney general. Civic and also social involvement have been: member, Jefferson County Bar Association; former director along with president, Tallahassee Bar Association; former chair, Florida Council regarding Bar Association Presidents; member and also former-exalted ruler, Tallahassee Elks Lodge; founding member, Leon County Library Board; former member, Board involving Governors, Tallahassee little Theatre; former member, National Association associated with college and university Attorneys; and also former member National Organization for Legal Problems in Education. Member, Antique along with Classic Boat Society; member, Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, New York. Member, Antique Outboard Motor Club; member, University Or College involving Florida Alumni Association; member, capital Region Gator Club; member, St. Johns Episcopal Church, Tallahassee; and also lay Eucharistic minister, Episcopal Diocese associated with Florida.

JOHN WILLIAM BURTON, Wauchula Family: Wife - married 49 years to be able to Marcia Jean Bostick. Youngsters - Kathleen S. Burton, Barbara B. Crowson as well as John W.H. Burton; 5 grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Attorney, Town involving Wauchula; attorney, city regarding Bowling Green; attorney, Hardee Memorial Hospital; attorney, Hardee County Institution Board; attorney and also director, Wauchula State Bank; city involving Wauchula municipal judge;: president, Hardee County Bar Association; 10th Circuit Court Grievance Committee; 25 years, chairman Hardee County Democratic Committee.

FERRIN C. CAMPBELL, SR., Crestview.

Family: Wife - Edwina S. Campbell. Youngsters - Ferrin C. Campbell, Jr., William E. Campbell (deceased), as well as Erin Nicole Campbell.

Career Highlights: Served briefly as sheriff involving Okaloosa County throughout 1950, however resigned for you to function as a person in the particular Florida Home associated with Representatives throughout 1951. In Addition served as a part of the Florida Home regarding Representatives in 1953 and as the part of the Florida Senate in the 1963-64 session1. Appointed towards the initial board of directors of the Academy associated with Florida Trial Lawyers.

Practiced law within Crestview from 1950 until semi-retirement within June 1998. Practiced private injury and also wrongful death, probate and estate planning, as well as general practice.

CHARLES B. CART WRIGHT, Wilmington, NC. Career Highlights: Charles can always be a registered representative together with Aetna Economic Services: His location regarding concentration is deferred compensation and in which he works, primarily, with people as well as organizations in the medical field. in 1977 he received his Certified Legal Underwriter designation and in 1988 his CPA designation. Whilst he doesn't practice as possibly an attorney or even CPA, he makes use of both disciplines as a qualifications when operating with his clients' attorneys along with CPAs. WARREN M. CASON, Tampa.

Family: Wife - Dorothy C. Cason. Youngsters - Mary Elizabeth Howell, Carey Cone Cason, Warren M. Cason, Jr., along with Melissa Cason Scoggins.

Career Highlights: I began my profession throughout 1950 as an associate with the Orlando firm of Pleus Edwards and also Rush. Through 1952 for you to 1960, I was a companion within the Tampa firm regarding McEwen & Cason, then opened my extremely own law offices in 1961. Which practice evolved into Cason, Henderson & Baker; which continued until 1989 from which usually occasion I joined Holland & Knight. I served as Hillsborough County attorney from 1964 to 1973 so that as Tampa city attorney inside 1978 as well as 1979. Coming From 1960 in order to 1965, I represented your West Coast involving Florida like a part of your State Highway Board (now your Department regarding Transportation). I am any former member of the Public Services Commission Nominating Council.

I am any member of The Particular Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, and furthermore the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the former officer and also director associated with each the particular Hillsborough County Bar Association along with its Youthful Lawyers Section. I speak about corporate finance, and also financial institutions.

I am any former chairman and also president regarding Brandon State Bank as well as former chairman in the Bank associated with Riverview as well as SunBank of Tampa Bay, along with former chairman involving its executive committee. Also, the former part of the actual boards

involving directors involving SunBanks, Inc., and SunTrust Banks, Inc., along with former chairman with the Compensation Committees associated with SunBanks, Inc., and SunTrust Banks., Inc. Have served as special counsel for the president, College of Florida; president in the College associated with Florida Groundwork and the university regarding Florida National Alumni Association. Sit about the board involving trustees with the university of Florida Law Center, Inc., associated with that I am chairman and part of the Dean's Council. Former director in the School of Florida Athletic Association and also presently any part of the board involving directors with the Gator Boosters, Inc., university associated with Florida Groundwork and also President's Council.

Past president regarding Kappa Alpha social fraternity. Additional memberships are the Sertoma Club (life member as well as past president), Ye Mystic Krewe regarding Gasparilla, the actual Tampa Yacht and country Club, the actual College Club, the particular Tampa Club, Palma Ceia Golfing and also Nation Club, along with Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church.

In world War II, I served inside the United States Associated With America Navy inside the Pacific Theater.

Earned my LL.B. in 1950 (replaced simply by J.D., 1967) from your College associated with Florida, exactly where I would end up being a person in the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

FRANCIS J. CHRISTIE, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Gaythel J. Christie. children - Francis M. Christie, Timothy P. Christie, Beverly Jane Willis.

WINSLOW WARREN COLE, JR., Daytona Beach Shores.

Career Highlights: Elected along with reelected as getting a circuit court judge within and for Dade County for any time period involving 3 decades after serving as justice in the peace to obtain a period associated with eight years. Any total of 38 many years of judicial service.

Family: Wife - Rose Mary. Kids - Mary W. Hester, Sandra E. Mooneyham, Carol C. Czeczot, Stephen W. Cole, as well as John E. Cole.

Career Highlights: Cole was a co-founder in the Volusia County firm of Cobb and Cole, later Cobb Cole and Bell. He received the actual LL.B degree from Duke university within 1950 (replaced by method of a Juris Physician Diploma within 1970) and joined Thomas T. Cobb to found your firm.

Served as president with the Volusia County Bar Association, president in the Daytona Beach Region Chamber involving Commerce as well as president in the Committee of 100. was assistant metropolis attorney for the city of Daytona Beach through 1957 in order to 1959. Cole served like a CLE lecturer pertaining to The Particular Florida Bar, was a fellow of the American School involving trust and Estate Counsel along with certified as mediator through the Florida Supreme Court in 1989. Cole would be a part of your J[dotu]dicial Nominating Commission for the Seventh Judicial Circuit coming from 1972-1975. He would end up being a member/chairman with the Seventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee with regard to nine years. He wrote articles that have been published within the ABA publication regarding senior attorneys. Cole is a ruling elder within the Presbyterian Church, any church school teacher, as well as was obviously a commissioner to the General Assembly of the organization. He served for any long time about the Bethune-Cookman University Board involving Counselors and also continues to be designated the director for life with the Daytona Beach YMCA. He has been president in the YMCA for two terms. Served throughout U.S. Navy 1944-1946. Active throughout Naval Reserve along with retired as becoming a lieutenant

commander in Naval Reserve.

H. LAURENCE "LARRY" COOPER, JR., West Palm Beach.

Family: Wife - Azilda R. Cooper. Youngsters - Stephen L. Cooper, Jane C. McMullen, Daniel E. Cooper, Joanne C. Ragans and James B. Cooper.

Career Highlights: Past president Junior Bar Section, Palm Beach County Bar Association; president Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1965-66; chairman 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, 1978-79; chairman Florida Bar Annual Meeting Committee, 1979; past chairman 15th Circuit Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee; board certified civil trial lawyer, 1984-94; past. cochairman Florida Probate rules Committee, 1988-92; member Executive Council Real Property, Probate and Have Confidence In Law Section, 1988-2000.

SARINO R. COSTANZO, Miami.

Family: Wife - Ingrid Lange-Costanzo. Kids - Laura Costanzo along with Laurance Costanzo.

Grandchild - Nicholas Cortes.

Career Highlights: Senior companion within the law firm associated with Walters, Moore as well as Costanzo, 1954-1995; later Walters, Costanzo as well as Zyne, then considered to be the largest and finest immigration law firm within the Southern United States. Presently connected using Sidney Efronson, Esq. Member: Lambda Chi Alpha (social), Alpha Kappa Psi (business), Phi Alpha Delta (law) and Sons associated with Italy fraternities; member Audit Committee 1981-1987, director 1972-1987 and chairman, Executive Compensation Committee, Butler International, Inc. (NYSE) as well as director as well as general counsel Imperial Bank, Coral Gables.

I am proudest involving the truly amazing offer associated with pro bono function that will I do as well as the significant number of charitable institutions which I represent without having compensation. More Than your years we've represented many high-profile figures as well as numerous corporations, banks. as well as economic institutions. I have got handled an enormous quantity associated with property transactions and also been associated with numerous mergers along with acquisitions. I have been referred to as upon through many most judges in order to render expert opinions along with testimony as court-appointed witness. I get assisted many foreign law students, housing them as well as introducing them for the American court system and numerous all judges who permitted these to sit via cases these folks were trying. I have got kept throughout touch using these former students that are now lawyers as well as most judges in their personal country, principally, Germany.

RICHARD E. "DICK" COURS, Tampa.

Family: Wife - Grevasse "Vicki" Cours. Kids - Claire Cours as well as Shelli Cours.

Career Highlights: Don Gregory as well as I began any law partnership throughout Tampa inside 1950, Gregory and Cours, which in turn continued until 1982. The Particular firm name in 1982 has been Gregory, Cours, Paniello, Johnson, Hayes and Hoft. Practiced like a sole practitioner so when counsel within some other law offices in Tampa, subsequent to become able to 1982.

Chairman of the Real Property, Probate and Believe In Law Section of The Particular Florida Bar, 1960-1961. Served as area attorney for Hillsborough County for Attorneys Title Insurance Fund for many years.

Active in the Tampa YMCA as well as served on their board involving directors for a quantity of years, serving as president, 1964-1965. Served as president regarding Tampa Executive Club, had been an elder in Very first Christian Church, and can become a person in Village Presbyterian Church, as well as Carrolwood Village Golfing along with Tennis Club. I am an active golfer and tennis player. I am a veteran associated with world War II, where I served inside the U.S. Army Signal Corps and also the U.S. Airforce inside the European Theater associated with Operations and also participated in the Rhineland Campaign. I was honorably discharged with the rank involving captain.

C. WELBORN DANIEL, Leesburg.

Family: Wife - Carol Sue Hutchinson (Kissimmee). Kids - Lynn Daniel Grant (Winter Garden) and also son, Clay W. Daniel (Tampa); a pair of granddaughters: Jamie Grant and also Kathryn Grant regarding Winter Garden.

Career Highlights: Education: Leesburg Higher School, university regarding Florida and College associated with Florida college involving Law, J.D., June, 1950; served within the United States of America Navy, Globe War II - June, 1942 until January 31, 1946. My civic affiliations possess been: Past president Leesburg Jaycees; past vice-president Florida Jaycees; past governor Leesburg Moose Lodge; past chairman March associated with Dimes, HeartAssociation, United Appeal, Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts associated with America.

I happen to be twice recipient of Distinguished service Award pertaining to outstanding community service in the United States Involving America Junior Chamber regarding Commerce; Named among Florida's five Outstanding Younger Men by The Actual Florida Junior Chamber involving Commerce; Citizen Recognition Award in the Board associated with Trustees, Lake Sumter Neighborhood College; Florida Blue Key. I ended up being elected to end up being able to 4 consecutive terms Florida Residence of Representatives, 1956-1962; Designated certainly 1 of 10 most beneficial members of Home involving Representatives, 1963 session. Elected to always be able to Florida Senate 1964 and 1968; Designated Many Efficient Freshman Senator, 1965 session.

I belong to The Actual Florida Bar; Lake County Bar (twice past president); American Bar Association; as well as the American Judicature Society; I would become a judge, Little Claims Court, 1951 - 1956. Appointed circuit judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit, June, 1977, by Governor Reubin Askew.

Elected circuit judge involving Fifth Judicial Circuit 1978 as well as re-elected 1984. Member Judicial Administrative Commission, serving as vice-chairman in 1981 and also chairman throughout 1982. Elected secretary-treasurer, Florida Conference of Circuit judges 1981 along with chairman regarding Florida Conference associated with Circuit Most Judges 1983. Past member Florida State/Federal Judicial and also Judicial Advisory Board.

Appointed from the Chief Justice in the Florida Supreme Court to: The Particular Florida Court Schooling Council; Judicial Arbitration Research Commission; study Commission upon Alternative Dispute Resolution; Administrative judge, Trial Court Law Clerk Pilot Program; Research Commission on the Florida Trial Court System; Mediation as well as Arbitration Committee; Judicial Council Particular Committee With Regards To Judicial Qualification Commission; one regarding two most judges for you to represent the Florida judiciary in the National Conference of the Judiciary on the rights of Victims associated with Crime. Mediation Qualification Commission. Elected person in Judicial Qualification Commission 1984 - 1988 along with finally, appointed judge with the Fifth District Court involving Appeal, 1988 simply by Governor Bob Martinez. Chief Judge associated with

Fifth District Court involving Appeal from July, 1989 until his retirement August 31, 1989.

Since retirement: are already connected together with Upchurch, Watson & White as a circuit civil mediator in the mediation associated with circuit civil matters all through the Southeast.

EDWARD C. DANIELS, JR., Tool, TX. Family: Wife - Claudia Daniels. children - Jim Daniels, Ed. Daniels along with Ann Irelan.

Career Highlights: Getting an attorney will be my pride and contains opened many doors involving opportunity personally throughout my Past 50 years. I would like for you to have a reset button and start exactly your same lifestyle again.

WILLIAM F. "BILL" DAVENPORT, JR., St. Petersburg.

Family: Wife - Sandra B. Davenport. Kids - Michael W. Davenport, Patricia E. Davenport, Margaret D. Brommelsiek.

Career Highlights: None involving my cases possess resulted in almost any "Black Letter Law", having significance only to my clients. Basically get "career highlights" they will happen to be the satisfaction of representing customers one-on-one and, for your the majority of part, attaining an excellent result.

The profession involving law has been extremely excellent to me as well as I have strived not to injure it. We are, 1st and also foremost, officers with the court and the have confidence in and also respect lawyers and also judges possess pertaining to one another is precisely what helps make the system work.

I have enjoyed my amount associated with period in practice and also I'm proud to become a component of a moment honored and also noble profession. I hope we can retain in which nobility, our profession remains such, along with does not degenerate right directly into a mere trade as well as approach to create any living.

Additional highlights include: working with the law firm regarding Harris, Barrett, Mann along with Dew, St. Petersburg.

I am any part of or even have served about the following: Very first Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, (deacon, ruling elder); Suncoasters ("Mr. Sun" 1984-85); Squires Club; St. Petersburg Location Chamber involving Commerce, three terms around the Board of Governors, (president 1963-64); Board regarding Governors, Pinellas Suncoast Chamber of Commerce (1975-77), (president 1976-77); St. Petersburg Committee associated with 100, member of Executive Board (1963-1964); St. Petersburg Bar Association, part of executive committee (1991-92); The Actual Florida Bar, Board associated with Governors, Junior Bar Section (1959-64); fellow and person in Board associated with Regents involving American University of Mortgage Attorneys; served upon St. Petersburg Area Council 1964-67; and have received the Neighborhood service Award, Leadership St. Petersburg Alumni Association (1995). Have Got served around the board associated with trustees, St. Leo College, St. Leo, Florida (1972-83); St. Petersburg Quarterback Club (president, 1970); was a charter member as well as initial president of the Exchange Club regarding West St. Petersburg (1960); s erved two terms board of directors, The Actual Anthonians, Inc. (charitable arm, St. Anthony's Hospital); board associated with trustees, St. Anthony's Well Being care Center, Inc., (chairman 1989-90); board of trustees, St. Joseph's - St. Anthony's Wellness

System (1994-97) along with Bayfront/St. Anthony's health System (1997-99); board associated with trustees, St. Anthony's Hospital, Inc. (chairman 1992); charter member, person in board of directors and also president (1980) Suncoast Tiger Bay Club; person in board regarding trustees and also president (1979-80), St. Petersburg Junior School Foundation; Pinellas County Advisory Council with the American Red Cross, Tampa Bay Chapter; executive committee and also Pinellas County campaign chair, "No Casinos, Inc."; adjunct professor St. Petersburg Junior School within "Applied Ethics" (1996-98); member, Charter Review Commission, city of St. Petersburg; board of trustees, St. Petersburg Theological Seminary, Inc. HENRYP. DUFFETT, Daytona Beach.

Family: Wife - Patricia G. Duffett. children - Lela D. Lawson, Gail D. Thiem, Paul A.- Duffett, Benjamin J. Duffett, John W. Duffett.

Career Highlights: "Some Reflections upon Practicing Law pertaining to 50 Years in 300 Phrases or even Less," can be a great title pertaining to this piece. The initial reflection is the actual fact that the average lawyer can't even complete the actual preamble or the whereases because space. But, let's try!

When nearly all folks began our practices following Globe War II, there weren't that lots of government work or perhaps law firms needing new legal talent, in least, not in our area, consequently when there were too many files to hold about throughout one's automobile, it had been time to open a workplace - as close as possible to always be able to an attorney good friend with a new few experience. Simply By necessity we became general practitioners and probably, for that most part, possess remained because category, although one's caseload tends, through time as well as energy to time, to end up being able to fall much more heavily in a or even more fields of practice.

From "deeds and also divorces" for you to "personal injury and probate" via handling your personal personal appeals (usually through necessity) to seeking a new misdemeanor jury trial with regard to an old client's son or a individual injury or eminent domain trial together with substantial stakes, a person had been in leading collection protecting or perhaps advancing the client's pursuits and achieving some neat experiences along the way.

In my view, the particular practice involving law hasn't changed very much although, it will take a lot much more paper as well as the equipment which spews it out; nevertheless maybe there's hope that the same equipment, or perhaps its progeny, will solve the actual paper crisis electronically!

Zero matter! Whether Or Perhaps Not papers or perhaps screens, the particular activities requiring a lawyer's attention never end.

So, using this phrase associated with encouragement, I will shut by exhorting my colleagues who have previously managed to end up being able to get to a fresh millennium to renew their confidence and march to the Brave New World.

JAMES F. "JIM" ECKHART, Havana.

Family: Wife - Alicia Eckhart. children - John, James, Debora, Eva Chantal and also Daniel.

Career Highlights: 1950 assistant attorney general, Tallahassee; 1951-1953 Air Force-base legal officer along with assistant staff judge advocate, Rabat, French Morocco; 1953-1957 counsel, Military Operations Subcommittee, United States Associated With America Congress; 1957-1966 general counsel, Dade County Airport Authority; 1966-1981 general private practice, Coral Gables;

1981-1983 attorney, Department of community Affairs, Tallahassee; 1984-1986 inspector general, Florida Department of Commerce; 1986-present private practice, Havana/Tallahassee: in your current totally free time arbitrator, (Lemon Law) attorney general, 5 years.

Florida Residence regarding Representatives, District 115, Dade County, three terms, 1974-1980; president, law college student body, School associated with Miami, 1949; Leading article editor, Miami Law Review, 1948; varsity debate team; honorary fraternities-Iron Arrow, Omicron Delta Kappa: Who's Whom within American Universities as well as Colleges, 1949; Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity; Certification of Merit, Federal Aviation Administration, 1965; Certificates regarding Appreciation-Board associated with County Commissioners associated with Dade County, 1967 along with 1976; president, Christopher Columbus high School, P.T.A. 1967; president, Miami Wings Club, 1961-1962; president, Travelers Aid Society, Dade County, three terms, 1963-1965; United Approach associated with Dade County, 1958-1974, held various positions; Lions Club International, held numerous elected offices, member 33 years; legal attach[acutee], Dade County Legislative Delegation, 1949; national committeeman, Youthful Democratic Clubs regarding Florida, 1946-1948; state vice-president, Small Democrats, 1948-1950; numerous citations an d commendations with regard to community and legislative service.

"CLAUDE" REYNOLDS EDWARDS, Orlando.

Family: Wife - Sarah W. Edwards. Kids - Sarah W. Edwards, Dr. C.R. Edwards, Jr., James A. Edwards, Esq. Career Highlights: Very first Republican judge Ninth Judicial Circuit since reconstruction; re-elected 4x without opposition; chief judge Ninth Circuit 1972-73; acting chief judge 1986; former chairman with the Orlando Civil Lawyers' Board, Orlando Public Library Trustees; statutory trustee Orange County Legal Aid Society regarding 12 years; lecturer The Particular Florida Bar and Orange County Bar CLE seminars; chairman Orange County Redistricting Commission; president Central Florida Yale Alumni Association along with Central Florida Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Association.

WILLIAM F. "BILL" FANN, JR., Miami Shores Village.

Family: Kids - Robert P. Fann and also Donald J. Fann.

Career Highlights: Served as metropolis attorney regarding Miami Shores Village from Could 1986 for you to November 1995. Served as Miami Springs as well as Miami Shores municipal judge, concurrently, for several years inside early 1970s.

ADELE SEGALL FASKE, Miami.

Family: Husband - Maurice M. Faske (deceased). children - Garry C. Faske, Barry L. Faske and also Dr. Ivy Faske.

Career Highlights: Appointed simply by County Solicitor Robert Taylor, about October 3, 1950 as very first woman assistant county solicitor within the history of Florida. Appointed simply by Governor Dan McCarty as the first woman assistant state attorney inside Florida. Later, reappointed simply by Governor LeRoy Collins along with State Attorney Richard Gerstein on July 14, 1953.

Continued to serve as chief with the Non-Support Division with the State Attorney's Workplace until 1977 when elected in order to circuit court judge along with presently can serve as the senior judge.

Authored your chapter in Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement associated with support Act in Florida Loved Ones Law, 1967, 1972. Introduced a new paper about Reciprocal support Law at the

American Bar Association in St. Louis, Missouri, and also appeared prior to Kefauver Committee to talk about kid assistance problems.

As the circuit judge within the juvenile division, set up what's identified as the "Faske Plan" which provides that all juveniles should be returned for the court upon release via state college regarding review along with aftercare provisions.

JOHN M. FARRELL, West Palm Beach.

Family: Wife - Jeannie Brown Farrell, married September 16, 1950. children - John M. Farrell, Jr., London, England, as well as James A. Farrell, West Palm Beach.

Career Highlights: U.S. Navy world War II; College associated with Florida University of Law, LL.B. using honors, 1950; associate Shutts & Bowen, Miami, 1950-1951; partner, burns Middleton Farrell & Faust, Palm Beach, 1951-1980; partner, Steel Hector & Davis, Palm Beach & Miami, 1981-1991; retired 1992 - present. President, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1964; member, Board of Governors, The Actual Florida Bar, 1969-1973; president, The Particular Florida Bar Foundation, 1973 & 1974; chairman, Editorial Committee Florida Bar Practice Manual Florida Loved Ones Law, 1st Edition, 1967; chairman, Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee; chairman, Florida Bar Disciplinary Guidelines Committee; member, Florida Bar Probate rules Committee; member, Federal Judicial Nominating Commission.

ELLIS T. FERNANDEZ, JR., Jacksonville and also Maggie Valley, NC. Family: Wife - Joan Marie Zeitlinger Fernandez. Kids - E.T. Fernandez III, Edward John Fernandez (spouse - Christina Marie; children: Elizabeth Marie, Edward John, Jr., Matthew Jacob), as well as Elise Marie Cashman (spouse Frank T. Cashman).

Career Highlights: Born Jacksonville November 19, 1924. Primary and also secondary schooling Duval County public schools (Landon Higher School, 1943). Globe War II, 79th Infantry Division, European Theater (Combat Infantry Badge, Purple heart medal).

Georgia Institution involving Technology, 1946-1947. School involving Florida, 1948-1950 (LL.B, June 1950).

Private (general, mostly civil) practice associated with law within Jacksonville, 26 years. Appointed simply by Governor Reuben Askew to end up being able to circuit bench throughout 1978. Ten years active duty (all subject matter divisions), resigning to consider senior status beginning within 1988 and continuing in order to present.

Member of Church associated with Our Saviour (Episcopal) and also regarding San Jose Nation Club (past president). The Actual River Club and the College Club. Former member of the vestries, Church of Our Saviour along with Most Saints Episcopal Church. Former member Civitan International (president, Jacksonville Civitan Club as well as Judge Advocate Florida District).

Former Scoutmaster Troop 36 and manager little League baseball team, each in Just About All Saints.

JACOB MAURICE FINKEL, Pinecrest.

Family: Kids - Elliott D. Finkel, Seth Lewis Finkel and Marcia Robin Finkel (Silverstein).

Career Highlights: Get practiced commercial law, trial, mediation, arbitration, individual injury as well as defense, probate as well as family members law. I has been chairman regarding Dade County small Claims Court Committee, chairman involving State Grievance Committee "I", Variance Board West Miami, a new certified arbitrator as well as mediator as well as have been appointed as a particular protection counsel inside the criminal court system as well as defense counsel in civil cases including receiver and general master. Nevertheless your greatest highlight will be having 2 sons as members associated with Your Florida Bar. ERWIN FLEET, Shalimar.

Family: Wife - Jo Fleet. Youngsters - H. Bart Fleet, Sheryl Karen Fleet McCowen along with David Fleet.

Career Highlights: Served in the U.S. Army, within the Korean conflict; private practice regarding general law, 1950-73; served as assistant state attorney, First Judicial Circuit, 1955-57; served as U.S. commissioner Eglin Air Force Base, 1959-71; as U.S. magistrate Eglin Air Force Base, 1971-73; served as institution board attorney, Okaloosa County, 1962-73; served as circuit judge, First Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1957-59, 1973-91; (retired 1991); senior judge, 1st Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1991-present. I'm certified through the Florida Supreme Court like a circuit civil mediator.

Mediating within the Initial Judicial Circuit, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern District, Florida since April, 1991. professional activities along with associations as follows: Admitted to train in most courts of the State regarding Florida, U.S. District Court for that Northern District of Florida, and furthermore the United States Involving America Supreme Court; past chairman, Florida Conference involving Circuit Judges; past president of Society involving Bar, Initial Judicial Circuit; past president of Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association; former adjunct professor in Troy State University, teaching constitutional law, evidence, and criminal law.

NORMAN P. FREEDMAN, Jacksonville Beach.

Family: Wife - Carol A. Freedman. Kids - Michael K. Freedman and Barney E. Freedman.

Career Highlights: Served as attorney to-Duval delegation to be able to state legislature; 1st assistant county solicitor pertaining to Duval County; organizational board involving directors regarding National small business Administration; and furthermore the advisory board involving directors in the Jacksonville small business Administration. Furthermore served about the board involving directors with the Jacksonville Jewish Center; the particular board associated with directors in the Beauclerc country Club; the actual board regarding directors - Florida Association of Personal Savings along with Loans along with president and general counsel in the Citizens Federal Personal Savings as well as Loan Association for twenty years.

Member of the Jacksonville Bar Association; the Florida Bar as well as American Bar Association.

Graduate in the College of Florida - LL.B along with J.D. degrees. Contributor to the Florida Law Review. Received your Bureau of National Affairs Award. Enlisted within United States Associated With America Navy throughout Globe War II; served 20 months - honorable discharge.

MARVIN A. FRENKEL, Stuart.

Family: Wife - Barbara. Youngsters - Dale, Ronald, Tom and also Cindy.

Career Highlights: Inventor: over 200 inventions inside varied areas. 11 U.S.A. Patents. Author: "Slave Trade - U.S.A." - 1973 and the "Looting of America Which Includes The Food," "Economc

Axiom I", "Wages, as well as Savings"; "The Abridging in our Freedom with the Press - without Actually Trying."

Education: Juris Doctor, College regarding Miami, 1950. Studies after 1950: National Protection University, Reserve Components National Safety Course, Pensacola Naval Air Station, 1989; Economics of National security - honors, 1963: Industrial University of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. - graduate level correspondence; 1967 Department with the Army Mobility R&D Seminar, Detroit, Michigan, 5001st USAR R&D Unit; National security Management, 1970: Industrial college with the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. - graduate degree correspondence; Industrial security Management, U.S. Army Intelligence School, Fort Holabird, Maryland, 1970; Modern Mathematics, Indiana University, Television; Mathematics within Modern Civilization, Michigan State University, Television; Electronics, Fundamental Concepts, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1966; Chemistry, Wayne State University, 1974, 1975, 1976; Computers, self, expert: electronic spreadsheet templates, data base, draw, word.

Member: National defense Executive Reserve; the Florida Bar. Present activities and also board memberships: Detroit Location Grantmakers (past chairman), program committee; Detroit Interfaith Round Table, board and executive committee; Michigan Cancer Groundwork (MCF), honorary existence part of board involving trustees as well as board involving directors; Meyer L. Prentis Comprehensive Cancer center associated with Metropolitan Detroit (one with the twenty-some comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute), board associated with governors; music Hall center for your Executing Arts, board regarding trustees; Michigan Opera Theater, board involving trustees; The Actual Meyer and also Anna Prentis family Foundation, treasurer along with manager; 2001 Sailfish Point Boulevard Condominium Association, Inc., board associated with directors. Member: Economic Club of Detroit, program committee, advisory committee; Engineering Society associated with Detroit; The Particular Hundred Club.

Former activities: Advance Glove Manufacturing Company, chairman; Business Sector Advisory Committee on Footwear, Leather & Leather Products, appointed through the Secretary involving Commerce and the Ambassador, united States Trade Representative; American defense Preparedness Association, president, Michigan chapter; American Logistics Association, president, Michigan chapter; Boy Scouts of America, recorder sustaining membership, North Trails District; Business/Education Alliance; Counter Insurgency Study and Development Symposia, invited attendee; Detroit Committee upon Foreign Relations, member; Detroit Institute regarding Technology, board associated with trustees, executive committee; Detroit Citizens League, candidate ratings, poll observer; Detroit Rotary Club, member; Engineering and also Scientific Professionals, Inc.; Area involving Huntington Woods, auxiliary police officer; Jewish Vocational Service/Community Workshop, board regarding trustees; National Conference regarding Christians as well as Jews, New York, New York, board associated with trustees of the national bo ard; Senior Center, Inc., board of trustees; Temple Beth El, board associated with trustees, Rabbinical Research Committee; College regarding Miami, National Corporations and Foundations Committee; Honorary: Lt. colonel, Aide de Camp, governor's staff - Georgia Militia, appointed by simply Jimmy Carter, governor; deputy sheriff, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; "Who's who within the Midwest."

MORTIMER "MORTY" FRIED, key Biscayne.

Family: Wife - Joy Fine Fried. Kids - Ivan Scott Fried, D.D.S., Mark Edward Fried, Esq., and Dyan Fried Simon.

Career Highlights: The Actual undeniable fact that I would become a general practitioner, able to handle all matters of what the law states for the fulfillment associated with my clients. I had been

admitted for you to Your Florida Bar, August 16, 1950; Federal Southern District associated with Florida, October 9, 1950; U.S. Fifth Circuit Court involving Appeals, October 16, 1981; U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, October 19, 1981 and additionally the U.S. Supreme Court, June 3, 1963.

My practice places tend to be limited to real property, wills, estates along with trusts, mediation and also arbitration.

BYRON DRAVER GAY, Orlando.

Family: Wife - Earline Wilkes Gay. Kids - John Phillip Gay and also Richard Byron Gay. Career Highlights: Your correct highlights of my legal profession occurred after my first 25 many many years of practice and also followed my learning to be a born once again believer within the Lord Jesus Christ, receiving Him as my own Saviour and also generating Him Lord regarding my life.

I are already honored and also privileged to lead any number of our workplace personnel to the Lord, assisting and seeing all of them grow to be born once more believers inside the Lord Jesus Christ as well as viewing them expertise along with rejoice in the joy along with freedom associated with God's enjoy along with forgiveness pertaining to all involving their sins and in His promise involving everlasting existence regarding almost all those that will think in Him. JOHN FRED GERMANY, Tampa.

Family: Wife - Mary Ellen Germany. children - Sue Ellen Lucas, John Germany, Jr., Jan Gruetzmacher, Lindsey Robbins.

Career Highlights: Legislative aide in order to Governor LeRoy Collins, 1955-1957 sessions; circuit judge, 13th Judicial Circuit, 1959-1966; partner inside Knight, Jones, Whitaker and Germany, 19661968, which usually became Holland as well as Knight, 1968-present; chairman associated with Florida Board regarding Bar Examiners; chairman regarding National Conference involving Bar Examiners that created a multi-state bar exam; particular counsel to Senator Bob Graham; director involving Bok Tower Gardens; Tampa principal library, in addition named your John F. Germany Library upon November 1, 1999.

CURTIS B. GOFF, Winter Park.

Family: Wife - Hilda, C. Goff. Youngsters - Richard C. Goff, M.D., Thomas A. Goff Julia Rebecca Goff, Esq., Amy Goff Boynton, Eric B. Goff, and Joy M. Goff-Marcil, Esq. Career Highlights: Born three miles coming from McAlpin Grammar School. Attended Suwannee high School within Are Living Oak 1 year, then used in Columbia Senior Higher School inside Lake city for just one year. Lacked one-half credit score finishing 10th grade. Joined Florida National Guard, 124th Infantry, 31st Division upon January 22, 1940, inducted to the regular U.S. Army exact same year. Stationed with Camp Blanding, FL, Ft. Benning, GA, Ft. Jackson, SC, followed by Newport News, VA and then overseas (Anzio, Italy), about January 21, 1944. Then for you to Rome: invasion regarding Southern France - via France, Germany as well as in to Austria if the war ended throughout Europe. Awarded Silver Star Medal for gallantry doing his thing throughout Italy.

After honorable discharge, within October 1945, located Stetson University Or College would accept veterans who does pass its entrance exam without the proof associated with secondary school passage. The Particular GI Bill compensated most tuition and also subsistence approximately $65.00 per month. It would always be a real chance for a veteran feeling too previous to return for you to substantial school. Received B.S. within business Administration and also J.D. in Law, along with

then, from the then diploma privilege, became the Florida Bar member within 1950.

Met Stetson senior, Hilda Collier, throughout 1947 and married in 1948. Marriage has been blessed using 6 children.

Estate tax examiner, I.R.S., 1951 - 1955; general practice associated with law, 1955 - 1963; judge involving industrial claims, 1963 - 1967; general practice involving law, mostly probate as well as real estate, 1967 - 2000.

Greatest highlight: Meeting Hilda Collier with Stetson, a senior graduating cum laude. Your Woman may be wanting to reform me for 52 years, yet features not necessarily been completely successful.

The Girl is really a noble lady, along with a wonderful wife, mother as well as grandmother.

IRVIN PATRICK "PAT" GOLDEN, Atlantic Beach.

Family: Wife - Helen Tresca Golden. Youngsters - Robert E. Cosby, Jay T. Golden, as well as Virginia G. Corriveau.

Career Highlights: Profession throughout have confidence in banking for upwards of 30 years like a believe in officer along with vice president with the Florida National Bank involving Jacksonville.

CHARLES A. GOULD, JR., Miami Beach.

Family: Wife - Teresa M. Gould. children - Katherine Feldman, Deborah Gould, Pamela Deane, Carol Smith, Elizabeth Gould, as well as Joanne Gould.

Career Highlights: Admitted to Bar inside Florida, February 1950; U.S. District Court, Southern District associated with Florida, 1950; practice area, general.

ROBERT "BOB" GRAFTON, Micanopy.

Family: Wife - Patricia Weiland Grafton. Youngsters - Elizabeth Brown, Mary Pinak and John Grafton.

Career Highlights: Area prosecutor and also city judge (West Palm Beach), 1953-1955; district counsel and also director of property acquisition (Central and Southern Florida Flood Manage District/South Florida H2o Management District), 1956-1991; Legislative affairs (Water Management), 1957-1978, 1981-1991; chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals (City involving Riviera Beach), 1962-1962; chairman, Southern Drinking Water resources Conference (18 Southern states), 1968; national president, Benevolent and also Protective Order involving Elks, 1979-1980.

HARRISON DALE "GRIFF" GRIFFIN, DeLand.

Family: Wife - Joyce Ann Griffin. Youngsters - Lou Ann Griffin, Patricia Lee Griffin, Andrew Harrison Griffin, Nancy Dale Racies.

Career Highlights: Marriage to Joyce Ann, April 1956; served during world War II, 1943-46, combat infantry, within France, Germany, Austria Bronze Star; law clerk in the Supreme Court, 1950-51; law clerk U.S. Court associated with Appeals, 1951-54; law practice, Ft. Lauderdale, 1954-68 and DeLand for you to 1972. County judge, 1972-1992; senior judge 1992 in order to present. year 2000: reaching my 50 yr milestone!

WILLIAM "BILL" GUNDLACH, Ft. Lauderdale.

Family: Wife - Juanita M. Gundlach. children - William Gundlach III, Peter Kurt Gundlach, as well as Jon Erik Gundlach.

Career Highlights: when I grew up, lawyers were held inside the highest esteem because these folks were considered to become learned, intelligent, compassionate, as well as imbued with the desire and the capacity to help and serve others. they were looked upon because the standard regarding leadership which in turn we had been taught to follow. other professions had some involving these qualities however for me, the particular legal profession was the particular highest calling. After I became any lawyer, a long-sitting judge told me, "Son, you could never get rich practicing law, yet if, at the conclusion of every day you are able to appear back as well as observe that the street a person took in aiding others, the intellectual achievements anyone reached, as well as the possibility which you made a difference, will make everything really worth while and also that, rather than money, will most likely be your measure of your power to succeed and also reward." Along With now, looking back upon which extended road, I perception which my greatest achievements and the highlights of my profession are already inside the generating of my now ancient friendships along with my clients; the particular camaraderie of the legal profession; the up holding of times worn higher standards of good services with trustworthiness and integrity to be able to clients and also community; and also the stimulation of the believed processes in which will go using the sheer joy involving practicing law. anything that I could have contributed to the progression of the law as well as its practice isn't regarding itself important: it's nevertheless a pixel within the over all cloth of justice, a part of the mosaic, an element of a groundwork which in turn collectively along with others, makes up your actually changing fabric of the law. Perhaps, just perhaps, my contribution does make a difference.

HOWARD HADLEY, Maitland.

Family: Wife - Sarita Y. Hadley. Youngsters - David Hadley and Paul Hadley.

Career Highlights: General counsel to the Florida Department associated with Transportation, 196871. Unique trial counsel towards the city of Miami, 1971-74, to condemn vacant bay front property as well as property pertaining to Miami Police Station. Unique trial attorney towards the Florida Turnpike Authority, 1971-74, to condemn your Florida Turnpike extension/South Dade Expressway in the Dade-Broward county line for you to Important Largo. General counsel to the Florida Realestate Commission (FREC), 1973-79. Almost All other occasions within private practice, continuously since 1950 in order to present.

RICHARD J. HAYS, Lauderhill.

Family: Wife - Bette Jo Hays. children - Stephen Hays, Kenneth Hays, Douglas Hays, Jeffrey Hays and also Christina Westberg; 6 grandchildren and something great grandson.

Career Highlights: Simon and Hays, Miami, general law, 1950-1955; Simon, Hays & Grundwerg, Miami, general law, 1955-1979; Hays and also Grundwerg, Miami, general law, 1979-1984; Hays, Grundwerg & Vann, Lauderhill, general law, 1984-1987; Richard J. Hays, PA., Lauderhill, general law, 1987-present; director/mediator, Accredited Mediation, Inc., circuit as well as loved ones mediation, 1999-present; founder involving Bar & Gavel Law Society in School associated with Miami Law School; guest lecturer, instructor and hearing officer regarding American Arbitration Association; former director of Dade County Bar Association; advisor to end up being able to former county along with town attorneys' offices; approved arbitrator (NOTE: Resolved 1st mediation case

in Florida for American Arbitration Association). Appointed numerous times through the courts being master, guardian along with attorney advertisement litem; obtained charters with regard to numerous neighborhood banks and formed numerous corporations and condominium associations (NOTE: Filed first Declaration of Condominium throughout Florida); court approved mediator within circuit and loved ones divisions; State of Florida director regarding Khoury League (Youth Baseball); as well as cubmaster - Pack 193 (Miami).

DANIEL NEAL HELLER, Miami Beach Family: Wife - Diane Star Heller. Kids - Lisa Heller Green, Esq., Mona Sue Kornfeld, Douglas Paul Heller, Ph.D, Brian L. Heller, Esq. Career Highlights: I ended up being described inside the July 1994 Reader's Digest as "The Man Which Beat the IRS." Roy Black is actually quoted inside the Might 1994 ABA Journal: "To me, it's really no coincidence that will the only individual who's at just about any time been so effective contrary to the IRS will be Dan Heller. Whenever he's dedicated to a new objective he's just unstoppable."

Newsweek, about October 13, 1997: "The Miami lawyer represented a newspaper which ran a new 1973 expose regarding an illegal IRS spying operation. after he refused agents' demands in order to name the paper's key source, they will mounted the full-scale investigation of him. He was indicted for tax evasion within 1982 and imprisoned throughout 1987. He was freed once the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled he ended up framed; IRS agents pressured the main witness - Heller's own accountant - to end up being able to lie beneath oath. Following Heller's vindication, the actual accountant's insurer compensated him $5,000,000. The Particular IRS compensated him $500,000 in order to drop any lawsuit - money he gave for you to charity."

I came to Miami like a stranger within 1950, from Harvard Law School; has been hired through the prosecutor who, subsequent the particular Kefauver investigation, helped cleanup Miami.

Throughout my half a century as a trial and appellate lawyer, I've handled probably your most complex commercial and also matrimonial litigation. I've tried high-profile cases in state along with federal courts. Throughout 1979, I has been awarded Florida's very first $1,000,000 fee in a divorce case. in 1990, after effectively putting away the prenuptial agreement, I recovered the largest alimony award within Florida's history ($20,000,000). I've handled some 200 appeals.

Representing newspapers, I won the first "Government within the Sunshine" case and also several Very first Amendment decisions.

JAMES CARROLL "J.C." HENDERSON, Miami.

Career Highlights: Practiced law in Dade County; graduated Gainesville high School; graduated University Or College of Florida; B.S. running any business administration, 1943; University Or College involving Miami Law School, J.D. (Cum laude), 1950; National Judicial College, School regarding Nevada with Reno. Practicing attorney within Florida and federal courts, along with admitted in order to Usa Golf Course Condos For Sale silver spring md Supreme Court in 1963; assistant state prosecutor within the Dade County Solicitor's Office, 1954-56; Dade County public defender, 1958-59; judge regarding Industrial Claims, (Workers' Compensation), 1962-80; circuit judge within the 11th Judicial Circuit, 1980-93; active senior judge, 1993 to be able to present.

President of the Florida Conference of Industrial Claims Judges, 1978 as well as 1979; 1975 honoree

with the Society involving 440 (Workers' Compensation); appointed towards the advertisement hoc committee by the Chief Justice, to become able to revise the rules of Procedure for Trial and Appellate Procedure inside Workers' Compensation Procedure cases; served about Governors' Committee about Hiring Practices; 1984 recipient of your Leadership inside Government Award through the Dade County Employ the Handicap Committee; elected for the Juvenile Court Gallery of Honor within 1996; service within the united States Army field Artillery 1944 & 1945 in the Usa along with Europe.

THOMAS "TOM" HENDERSON, Titusville.

Family: Wife - Nina L. Henderson. children - Thomas L. Henderson, Jr., Clay Henderson, along with Holli Henderson Morris.

Career Highlights: Following graduation, worked as any possible escort Sanders, McEwen and Berson inside Orlando, Florida until 1953. Moved to become able to Titusville as well as opened my own, personal practice. Served as being a part- period U. S. commissioner within the area. Served as among the particular trustees involving Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund. Represented group in which formed Brevard National Bank throughout Titusville as well as served as nominal president regarding it to obtain a time. Represented an organization in which formed Very first Federal Personal Savings along with Loan Association associated with Titusville. Served as secretary involving such as well as later as president along with managing officer. Retired December involving 1986, nevertheless still retain active membership in The Actual Florida Bar. ROBERT E. "BOB" HENSLEY, Bradenton.

Family: Wife - Mavis Pitts Hensley. Kids - Susan Jones, Sarah Hornsby, Carol Day, Edward Hensley, Alan Hensley.

Career Highlights: Deacon, First Baptist Church, Bradenton, 50 years; Sunday college teacher for upwards of 50 years; Manatee County judge, 1955-59; circuit judge, 1959-85; Kiwanis Club involving Bradenton, over 40 years; Salvation Army Advisory Board, over 40 years; Are Living Oak as well as Silver Beaver Scouting awards; Migrant Daycare Middle Board, more than forty years, Robert E. Hensley Public Safety Complex, devoted inside 1984, Distinguished service Award regarding Florida Council in Crime and also Delinquency, 1985; Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Citizenship Award, 1997; Manatee County Bar Association Neighborhood Service-Lifetime Achievement Award, 1999.

GROVER C. "CLEVE" HERRING, West Palm Beach.

Family: Wife - Dorothy L Herring. Youngsters - Stanley T. Herring as well as Kenneth L. Herring.

Career Highlights: service inside U.S. Navy, Globe War II, (American, European and Pacific Theaters regarding War); student School of Florida, 1946-50; private practice Sebring, Florida, 1950-52 and West Palm Beach coming from 1952-2000; public services included services as municipal judge (WPB) along with metropolis attorney or even particular counsel for various municipalities; which includes Atlantis, Davie, Ocean Ridge, S. Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach along with West Palm Beach. General counsel for Petini land as well as Development Co. in the Westward Expansion area of West Palm Beach (4,500+acres), 1970-85. Retired as companion involving Arnstein and also Lehr, 1995. Outlined within "Who's Whom in America," 2000 Millennium Edition.

ROBERT T. "TERRY" HOLT, Norristown, PA.

Family: Wife - Jean Rogers Holt. children - Virginia Holt-Parberry, and Robert Jackson Holt.

Career Highlights: Retired, lieutenant colonel USAF 1970, 32 many years service. Military judge; founder Mobile Lifts, Inc. 1972.

THOMAS A. "TOM" HORKAN, JR., Tallahassee.

Family: Wife - Ann Munley Horkan "Chris." children - Thomas A. Horkan, III, Mary Jacquelyn Horkan, James Timothy Horkan, along with Mary Louise Horkan.

Career Highlights: College regarding Miami - A.B., 1948;, LL.B., 1950; Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. National Diocesan Attorneys Association. Private practice within Miami, 1950-1969; executive director, Florida Catholic Conference, Inc., 1969 to 1994; general counsel for you to Florida Catholic Conference, 1995-present. Served as advocate throughout courts and government for religious freedom and for vulnerable people, including unborn children, prisoners on death row, elderly as well as dying patients, agricultural workers and also welfare recipients.

Active inside numerous organizations: president emeritus regarding Florida Association regarding Academic Nonpublic Colleges (FAANS); National Association regarding State Catholic Conference Directors, 1969-1994; president, 1978-80; Sierra International, Miami Club, 1966-69; Tallahassee Club, president, 1976-77 as well as 1980-81; district governor, district 86, 1985-86; Knights involving Columbus, 4th Degree; Pals of MaClay Gardens State Park, Inc., president 1992-94 and 1996-97; Phi Center, Inc., (formerly Tallahassee Location problem Pregnancy Services), president, 1978-79; board member, 1997-present; Florida Association involving Voluntary Agencies with regard to Caribbean Action, board associated with directors, 1982-86; treasurer, 1984-86; Casa Calderon, Inc., (home for your older throughout Tallahassee) board associated with directors, 1978 to present; vice president, 1982-present; National Committee to get a Human Existence Amendment, board associated with directors, secretary, 1981-85; Huge Bend Hospice, Inc.; Ethics Committee member, 1996-present chair, 2000-present; Blessed Sacrament Parish school Board chairman , 1971-72; good Shepherd Parish Council, Tallahassee, Florida, member, 1973-79 president, 1978-79. Papal Honors: Knight with the Order regarding St. Gregory your Great; knight commander with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher.

MALLORY E. "MAL" HORNE, Tallahassee.

Family: Wife - Mary Lou "Lou" Horne. Kids - Mallory E. Horne, Jr., David A. Horne.

Career Highlights: Globe War II fighter pilot, rank captain. School involving Florida Law School, chancellor with the honor court and also senior class president, elected to be able to Florida Blue Key, graduated law college within 1950. Elected president regarding Your Florida Bar Jr. Section throughout 1953. Elected to end up being able to and also served within the Florida Home involving Representatives 1954 via 1964. Served as Speaker in the Residence involving Representatives with regard to 1963 along with 1964 terms. Elected in order to and also served throughout the Florida Senate 1965 by means of 1974. Served as president within Your Florida Senate for 2 terms. Member associated with Akerman Senterfitt law firm and use in Tallahassee.

FRANK A. HOWARD, JR., Miami.

Family: Wife-Emiliana Howard. Kids - Elizabeth as well as three grandchildren.

Career Highlights: More Than twenty years as general counsel to the University Board of Dade

County; 1 case (a win!) around the merits throughout U.S. Supreme Court; Florida Board associated with Bar Examiners, 1969-1974; chairman, 1973; president, Dade County Bar Association, 19691970; president, Florida school Board Attorneys Association, 1987-1988; president, Harvard Law College Association involving Florida, 1963-1964.

JOHN PAUL HOWARD, Jacksonville.

Family: Wife - Mary Louise Mickler Howard. children - Sharon Louise Howard Tanner, Judge, County Court Duval County, Dennis Eugene Howard as well as Scott Paul Howard.

Career Highlights: Each As Well As Every day associated with my 50 years of practice may be the highlight. I lost as numerous as I get won along with suffered by means of each of them. Simply No regrets. Nonetheless operating every day and also loving it. Practiced criminal and also private injury law for your 1st 25 years, now probate, real estate and a new few domestic.

JOSEPH J. JENNINGS, Miami Family: Wife - Joyce E. Jennings. Children: Barbara A. Jennings Career Highlights: I began my legal profession with just about all the firm involving Dixon, DeJarrnette, Dixon & Dradford, 1950. when I retired, over evolution, the actual firm identify ended up being Kimbrell & Hamann in Miami. I has been using the identical firm with regard to 36 years.

The Actual factor I'm most proud regarding using the Bar will be my support for many a extended time with Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee and the Dade County Bar Association PAUL B. JOHNSON, Tampa.

Family: Wife - Annamae Johnson. children - Kenneth R. Johnson, Sheryl L. Johnson, and Anthony O. Johnson.

Career Highlights: Graduated coming from School involving Florida University involving Law, 1950.

President associated with Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Elected along with served as county solicitor associated with Hillsborough County through 1953-60; elected as well as served as state attorney with the 13th Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1961-65. Chosen by the Florida Residence regarding Representatives to prosecute the first impeachment trial held prior to end up being able to the Florida Senate; past president associated with Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association; past person in the particular Executive Committee in the National District Attorneys Association; past vice-chairman in the Florida Criminal Procedure Guidelines Committee which usually wrote the extremely first rules associated with Criminal Procedure inside Florida which provided for your initial meaningful discovery with regard to defendants in criminal cases. Past chairperson with the Criminal Justice Section of the American Golf Course Real Estate silver spring md Bar Association, served as chairman of its grand jury committee along with labored for your enactment of grand jury reform in Florida; appointed from the Governor to end up being able to serve around the Judicial Nominating Com mittee for the second District Court regarding Appeal, 1995-99.

MARTIN JAMES JONES, Tarpon Springs.

Family: Wife - Carol J. Jones. Youngsters - Martin S. Jones, Pamela Allen, Carrie Hurd along with Lori Heim.

Career Highlights: Admitted in order to The Particular Florida Bar, September 2, 1950. Practiced

private injury along with workers compensation law also as estate planning.

EDWARD R. "ED" KIRKLAND, Winter Park Family: Wife - Patricia M. Kirkland. children - Julia Taylor, John R. Kirkland, Robert E. Kirkland, Edward R. Kirkland, Jr. Career Highlights: Florida legislature; member, Board associated with Review; Florida Industrial Commission. I handled more than 3,000 criminal cases. I had been admitted to Your Florida Bar in 1950; all federal courts and the Supreme Court. My practice areas had been general and criminal.

ARTHUR K. KNUDSEN, JR., Fort Myers.

Family: Wife - Christie K. Knudsen. Kids - Christie Karol Knudsen.

Career Highlights: President, Lee County Bar Association. city involving Fort Myers attorney, 19601965. Attorney for your appellant within the appeal resulting in county particular law exception getting declared unconstitutional, thus generating the overall cattle fencing-in statute uniform all through the state.

Attorney for your plaintiff in a case that resulted in the selection that the meander line could be the particular boundary collection among private property assuring territory where the topography ended up being such that the mean substantial tide line cannot always be ascertained.

HAROLD P. "HAL" KRAVITZ, Miami.

Family: Wife - Betty Kravitz. Youngsters - Shelley J. Kravitz and also Richard Kravitz.

Career Highlights: Served as area attorney as well as utility attorney and also on several bank boards, such as as chairman. Active using National Parkinson Foundation, since 1951 continuously as director, vice president, president; executive board, member of fishing clubs, environmental groups.

THOMAS A. LARKIN, Tampa Family: Married, five children, 14 grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Received my undergraduate diploma from your College associated with Chicago, majoring in Political Science. Attained my Juris Doctorate diploma in the College regarding Florida Law School, 1950. I then graduated along with status regarding #1 within class from your United State Naval school of Military Justice. Active duty, States Naval Aviator Carrier Pilot, world War II, 1942-1947; united States Naval Organized Reserve, 1947-1950; active duty, Usa Naval Officer, naval aviator, along with legal officer (Korean Conflict) rank: lieutenant commander, 1950-1952.

Admitted to rehearse general law just before most courts inside the State of Florida. Admitted to train inside the united States District Court, Northern along with Southern District involving Florida, Alabama along with Georgia. Admitted to practice ahead of the Usa Court of Appeal for the Fifth District and Eleventh Circuit U.S. Courts of appeal. Admitted to practice prior to the Usa Supreme Court.

Formerly senior partner involving 12-man law firm associated with Larkin, Lewis & Decker.

Throughout the general practice our firm represented, in add-on to other clients, 22 Labor Unions in the southern region. Amongst them, the Teamsters Union, Longshoremen Checker's Union, Laborers Union, hotel and Restaurant Employees Union, Carpenter's Union, Seafarer's Union, Masters, Mates and Pilot's Association, as well as Brick Layers Union.

My main duty was contract negotiations. I participated in negotiating many of the labor contracts regarding Disney world within Orlando. Experienced primarily as an endeavor lawyer getting attempted cases within Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee, California, Alaska, as well as Washington, D.C. Represented Artis Gilmore, Rex Morgan along with Otis Smith, just about all former NBA players from Florida. Represented the actual sheriffs associated with Baker, Clay, Dixie, Duval, St. Johns and also Union counties. associated about cases by making use of these outstanding attorneys as Percy Foreman, Texas, Clyde Woody whom wrote the textbook in criminal law throughout Texas, F. Lee Bailey and also Williams ""ramer regarding Washington, D.C. (former Congressman through Florida).

Served as chief presiding judge in the Civil Consolidation Trial, which in turn created the "Bold New city with the South" inside Jacksonville. About Appeal, The Actual Supreme Court in the State associated with Florida adopted my selection his as well as her own.

Circuit court judge for your Fourth Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. In Addition served as associate judge for that First District Court associated with Appeal in Tallahassee, Florida and on the Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, Florida, 1956-1971; senior partner, Larkin, Lewis, Elliott along with Decker law firm, using eight associates, 1956-1967; Served as chief assistant united States attorney for your Southern District involving Florida and also united States terrain acquisition attorney, 1953-1955; admitted to rehearse before the United States of America Military Court associated with Appeals, 1950.

Former chairman in the Republican Party and also campaign manager for your Fourth Congressional District in the program of President Eisenhower's marketing campaign for the presidency; former chairman of the Republican Party and also campaign manager for the Fourth Congressional District in the particular course of President Nixon's marketing campaign for the presidency; former candidate for your Florida State Legislature; former parliamentarian for the Younger Republicans organization of the State involving Florida; former vice-president of the College associated with Florida Alumni Association regarding Duval County, Florida; former vice-president of the Northeast Florida Council upon Alcohol as well as Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Program; personally acquainted with almost all the existing mayor of Jacksonville, along with every 1 regarding the former mayors over days gone by 50 years, too as with former Governors involving Florida. My hobbies are: fishing, sports and horticulture.

JOSEPH H. Le PLA, Albany, GA Family: Wife - Kathleen K. Le Pla; Kids - Kathleen L. Sexton, Sally L. Travis.

Career Highlights: Enlisted throughout U.S. Army Air Corps inside January 1942 being an aviation cadet. Subsequently commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant with grow older 18 along with served in Italy as a bombardier as well as armament officer. released via active duty within September 1945.

Entered Stetson university and received an LL.B. in March 19 Shortly thereafter, was called to be able to active duty and also assigned to the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General Department.

Prosecuted and also defended numerous courts martial. Furthermore served like a military judge.

Legal Staff Officer for that united Nations Command in Seoul, Korea, 1971-72. Retired within 1974 with just about all the rank involving colonel. Member regarding Retired Officers Association as well

as the Air Force Retired Judge Advocates Association.

RICHARD I. LEBEN, Tamarac.

Family: Wife - Mary L. Leben. Kids - Michelle Armstrong, Robert Leben, along with Susan Sheldon.

Career Highlights: Served within U.S. Coast Guard, world War II, 1942-46. Undergraduate research in College involving Miami, Juris Physician degree, 1950; associate municipal court judge, 1961-72; practiced in every courts, state along with federal; U.S. Court involving Appeals, 1959; U.S. Supreme Court, 1982; served a couple regarding years upon The Actual Florida Bar Ethics Committee, 1979-82; helped as founder involving Showmanship Visitors School, 1967; "av" rated inside Martindale-Hubbell Directory, 1963 to be able to present. Retired throughout 1990.

DICK LEE, Sarasota.

Family: Wife - Marilynn J. Lee. Kids - Jeffrey W. Lee, Richard Tracy Lee, attorney, Jon Raymond Lee, and Catherine L. Lee. Career Highlights: Dick Lee provides spent a new lifetime representing the particular poor, the actual injured and lots of times, the forgotten. He features attempted a massive choice of cases, each criminal and civil and will be also considered by simply many as one of the leading trial lawyers about the West Coast of Florida where he specialized throughout domestic relation cases, individual injury along with criminal cases. His identify became a home legend as an effective attorney that fought for that rights of his clients.

He was past attorney pertaining to Sarasota County. He handled a bond validation with regard to Sarasota County which in turn ended up being held to be the top news story for that county pertaining to that year. New law was set up in this suit exactly where it was held in which a new county might be inside the hospital enterprise - that where lower than 50 percent with the voters failed to be able to vote inside a referendum which a manufacturer new referendum call might be held whenever you want thereafter, without waiting the mandatory six month period where 50 % as well as much more of the actual registered voters participated. Mr. Lee attempted Federal court cases in Texas too as Florida.

In addition to a very productive career within the court room, he enjoyed a successful 15 12 months period associated with time coaching youth baseball where his competitive skills led his team for you to repeated championship titles.

Today, his son, Richard Tracy Lee, attorney, is actually following in his footsteps!

In appreciation associated with his outstanding work, Mr. Lee received an award which reads as follows: Within Appreciation in order to Dick Lee, Attorney with Law - "Southern charm along with a nation smile - This kind of man regarding indicates will try out your style! - He'll question the testimony for a flaw - So, watch out counselor, he understands the particular law! - Teeth as sharp as becoming a crocodile - Step out of range as well as objections he'll file. open Court or powering closed doors - Dick Lee understands the approach to settle the scores. few will stand, most fall Since he walks down Justice Hall. So, when you're in a jam and require the actual best - Contact Dick Lee, he'll perform rest!" J. Cory (1-20-87) ROBERT E. "BOB" LEE, JR., Deland.

Family: Wife - Shirley Hudson Lee. Youngsters - Mary Edna Cook and also Virginia Goss.

Career Highlights: appointed juvenile court judge regarding Volusia County in 1964 - re-elected for you to exact same office 1966, served in that office until became a circuit court judge by simply operation involving law by means of Article 5 - served because office until retired throughout 1987. continue in order to serve as a senior judge. I possess served upon a variety of county, circuit and state committees - nothing exceptional. I believe the law may be a superb and also satisfying career.

ALVIN A. LEITMAN, Neptune Beach.

Family: Wife - Brenda. Kids - Marjorie, Terri, Wendy K., Tracey, Wendy C., Steven and also Jeffrey, Jennifer. five kids are attorneys.

Career Highlights: Formerly chairman in the Board of Commercial Banks and a cost savings as well as loan association. Former part of Florida Council regarding 100, State associated with Florida.

Practice locations regarding company law and also real estate.

JAMES ALBAUGH "JIM" LENFESTEY, Tampa.

Family: Wife - Laurel N. Lenfestey. Youngsters - Laurel Lenfestey Grammig, Esq., Son-in-law-Robert J. Grammig, Esq. Career Highlights: Senior circuit judge, State involving Florida judiciary as well as certified circuit court mediator. Received the B.A. degree via George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1948; J.D., 1950 - college associated with Law, university of Florida. President, Jr. Bar Section, Tampa and Hillsborough County Bar Association, 1953; chairman, Metropolis regarding Tampa Board of Elections, 1965-66; elected circuit judge, 1966, as well as subsequently served briefly as associate justice, Florida Supreme Court, and as associate judge, second District Court regarding Appeal as well as part of Permanent Judicial Council, Presbyterian Synod regarding Florida; 1983.

Outstanding Jurist Award, Hillsborough County Bar Association; chairman, Florida Conference regarding Circuit Judges, 1978-79; chief judge, 13th Judicial Circuit, 1976-77, and 1983; retired Army Reserve colonel (World War II veteran), member Army chief regarding staff retiree council, Pentagon, 1990-93; currently legislative officer, Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Air Area Retiree Council.

More Than past couple decades features served as member of adjunct faculties (evening and also weekends) in University Or College involving South Florida, university of Tampa, Golden Gate University Or College associated with Bay Area (MacDill Air Force Base campus), Hillsborough community College, as well as International Academy regarding Merchandising along with Design, Inc., as enterprise law and also constitutional law instructor. licensed Florida real estate broker (inactive). In 2 separate occasions has been nominated by Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for appointment as federal judge.

DAVID LEVINE, Miami.

Family: Wife - Pearl. children - Michael along with Jayne.

Career Highlights: I had been admitted to Your Florida Bar, February 8, 1950 as well as the U.S. Court involving Appeals upon September 1, 1954. I stood a limited career as an attorney. Mostly had been involved in property development. Haven't been active for your past many years or more.

ALBERT LANIER "BUCK" LEWIS, Groveland.

Family: Wife - Elizabeth W. "Lib" Lewis. Kids - Lisa Lewis as well as Laura Lewis Bates.

Career Highlights: The Actual highlight regarding my life will be when I was admitted in to God's loved ones via faith and have confidence in within Jesus Christ! I was admitted to the Florida Bar, July 22, 1950; U.S. District Court, March 7, 1951 and also U.S. Supreme Court, March 15, 1954; practice places involving real property, probate and also corporate.

BENNETT M. LIFTER, Miami Beach.

Career Highlights: Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1925, gone to reside in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where I lived until 1936. Moved for you to Miami and resided inside Miami Beach, where I attended junior and also senior high school. Following graduation through higher school, I enlisted inside the Army Specialized Coaching Plan and also wound up in the 82nd Infantry Division, which in turn observed combat within both the actual European and also Asian theaters associated with war.

Upon discharge from the service I attended the actual School associated with Pennsylvania as well as transferred to the University Or College regarding Miami Law Institution and also graduated inside 1950.

Since becoming admitted in order to The Particular Florida Bar, my activities have been any mixed bag involving law and also business. Regarding the most part, I are already my own, personal best client, despite the particular stating that "A lawyer that represents himself features a fool for any client."

As an attorney I possess shared space with attorneys Milton Mamber, Harry B. Smith, Frederick Barad, Bernard Mandler, Robert Traurig, Mel Frumkes, and Stanley Angel.

I believe that my legal schooling along with background, mixed along with getting circumstances general contractor along with registered real-estate broker provides enabled me to construct and also successfully run homes, apartments, and also hotels throughout South Florida, as the possible entrepreneur, territory developer, landlord as well as condominium operator.

I am nevertheless as active as actually as well as commit my spare time together with my wife, Bayla, as well as four children, including 45 with regard to my oldest daughter, in order to my 12 year old son, also as enjoying play time using 4 grandchildren along with twin boys because of inside June.

JOHN ROBERT LINDSEY, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Doris Lindsey; Youngsters - J. Richard Lindsey, Warren W. Lindsey, and Carol Lindsey Sastre.

Career Highlights: Although not actually a lawyer in the program of Globe War II, does real-estate perform such as disposal involving surplus Army property like a Corps regarding Engineer officer assigned towards the Workplace with the Pacific Division Engineer. This specific perform included support as Project Manager for your termination involving maneuver legal rights and in addition the settlement of property claims incident towards the use and also disposal of the Army's Northwest Maneuver Region (Oregon). Received the commendation initiated through the Army's Judge Advocate General regarding claims work arising from that service. Encouraged by Army lawyers, attended law institution beginning throughout 1947, 1st in Georgetown and then at the College

regarding Miami.

In 1952 along with 1953, during the Korean War, served as Legal Affairs Officer as well as Staff Judge Advocate for that Commander, 417th Engineer Aviation Brigade (SCARWAF), Korea, and received the actual Bronze Star Medal with regard to that will service.

President, Coral Gables Bar Association, 1957-1958.

ALEX D. LITTLEFIELD, JR., Tallahassee.

Family: Wife - Elva Ann Littlefield children Alex Littlefield III, Jeffrey M. Littlefield, Stephen D. Littlefield, Therese J. Littlefield Geraldine V. Littlefield.

Career Highlights: Practiced in Daytona Beach 1950-66. General practice, such as individual injury cases, workers' compensation, workplace practice, criminal law. Staff attorney involving Florida Industrial Commission, assistant chief counsel, Unemployment Compensation. Workplace of Legal Services, Florida Department associated with Labor and also Employment Security, 1966-85. duties primarily involved collection involving unemployment compensation taxes through delinquent employees, additionally served as hearing officer throughout employer protests of determination associated with employer status beneath the actual Unemployment Compensation Law. Retired coming from State of Florida, Could 31, 1985. Employed within law firm associated with Barton, Davis & Fernandes, Gainesville, Florida, 1985-87, general practice. from October 1993 until present, volunteer attorney (pro bono) for Legal Solutions associated with North Florida, Inc., Tallahassee, which supplies totally free legal solutions for individuals over 60.

From September 1, 1998, features specialized throughout elder law. Through August 24, 1994, until the present, may be the actual attorney part of the second long Term care Ombudsman District involving Florida, that oversees the proper care of residents within nursing homes along along with other long lasting treatment facilities in 14 counties in the Florida Panhandle.

DAVID VINCENT LOCOCO, Miami.

Family: Widower. Kids - David Paul, Mary Lynne, Rose Marie Van Heuveln, Donald Terri Robertson, Martha, Michelle Bushmire and also Elizabeth.

Career Highlights: Municipal judge - North Miami; president, North Dade Bar Association; Florida Bar Grievance Committee; Dade County. Boundry Commission. Admitted in order to The Particular Florida Bar, 1950; Kentucky Bar, 1950. Locations associated with practice are general practice and also probate.

PAUL ADOLPH LOUIS, Miami.

Family: Wife - Nancy A. Louis. Youngsters - Louis Benson Louis, IV, M.D., Marshall Dore Louis and also Connor Cristina Louis.

Career Highlights: My most significant case of excellent public importance is actually State v. Neil (Fla. 1984). Inside a new 4-3 decision, Justice Parker Lee McDonald wrote that peremptory challenges could not always be used to excise the distinct racial group (i.e., black jurors).

A report on your plethora involving various other state along with federal civil along with criminal decisions bearing my name as counsel additionally reveals the names involving brilliant partners.

without Norman Sand, John Zavertnik, Bertha Claire Lee, Philip Weinstein, Paul Siegel, Bayard Heath, Frank Nussbaum, Steven Weissman, Melvin Belli, Irwin "Sonny" Block, David Freedman, Evan Langbein, Fay Becker, Oakley G. Smith and Leonard Rubin, my career could have gone coming from obscurity for you to oblivion.

The problem with judicial elections just isn't the means to elect a great judge, nevertheless how to remove an incompetent one. Throughout this regard, the particular DCBA annually polls every lawyer in the Eleventh Circuit relating to qualifications of each judge as well as candidate.

Throughout 1966, our directors voted to always be able to disenfranchise its members along with appointed a new blue-ribbon committee to produce the particular evaluations. The team regarding us, which includes Robin White and also EFP. Brigham, revealed the clarion call within The Actual Miami Review and at the particular largest meeting attendance ever, the actual insurgents overruled the particular elitists and each lawyer is constantly on the obtain a ballot -- one lawyer, one vote!

My service as a person in the Florida Bar Board involving Governors has been among life's satisfying experiences. the collegiality along with Florida's fantastic lawyers has been as bonding as the camaraderie associated with classmates, teammates along with combat comrades.

Nancy, my wife, mother in our children, helps create the practice associated with law ever fulfilling.

Pertaining To over 28 years, she's got worked with my side coming from morning till night, and sometimes on weekends. Cheerfully along with infinitely affected person - but critically -- she corrects my syntax, helps make scores of ideas as well as revisions -- ever joyful within triumph, supportive inside disappointment.

JAMES L. "JIMMY" AND "JIM" MACK, Aventura.

Family: Wife - Cuna Mack. children - Larry P. Mack, Stephen L. Mack along with Diane Mack-Berk.

Career Highlights: Became the companion inside 1960 within the firm of Keith Mack. He received an "av" score simply by Martindale-Hubbell in the early 1960s as well as carries it for you to this date.

Became board certified property lawyer inside 1989 and also has been renewed within 1994 and also 1999. Had Been president regarding The Actual Urban League regarding greater Miami, 1971 to 1974; served aboard of trustees of National Urban League, 1975 to 1981. Inside 1994, became "of counsel" to become able to Keith Mack LLP. in 1996, joined the particular staff of Chicago Title Insurance Organization to always be able to review as well as approve titles regarding insurance in commercial tasks as well as carries on because capacity towards the present. Had Been selected as being a "Leading Florida Attorney" inside 1997. Can Be inside his third year as chairperson of the Dade County Bar Association's Real Property Committee. Serves as court-appointed commissioner for you to clear titles to end up being able to Florida properties clouded simply by The Particular Worldwide Solar Heater scandal. Serves as expert witness within cases involving real-estate law.

BERNARD "BERNIE" MARCUS, Potomac, MD. Family: children - Wayne Marcus.

Career Highlights: Admitted to the Bar within Miami-Dade County, June 1950. My practice places are actually the estate, titles and also general practice.

I am presently involved in pursuing a new spiritual practice in the Washington, D.C., area.

THOMAS J. "TOM" MAXEY, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Barbara Maxey. children Wirt Thomas Maxey, Lyn Maxey Smith, Carol Maxey Boyd, and also eight grandchildren.

Career Highlights: a 55 12 months love affair along with my wife Barbara, any son whom decided to practice law along with me, daughters whom gave me a pair of minister sons-i-law, our eight grandchildren, the numerous clients which expressed appreciation for my help, and, higher than all, your Lord who is constantly on the lead. The idea features been, along with is, an excellent journey.

PARKER LEE MCDONALD, Tallahassee.

Family: Wife - Velma Ruth Wilkie. children - Martha Rebecca Morcom, Bruce Lee McDonald, Robert R. McDonald, attorney, Ruth Ann High, eight grandchildren then one great-grandchild.

Career Highlights: Justice McDonald has been educated within the public schools associated with Sebring. He entered your College regarding Florida in 1942, nevertheless then served three years in the U.S. Army during world War II, with just about all the 20th Armored Division within Germany.

Within July 1946, entered the particular College regarding Florida and also graduated inside February 1950, having a B.S. inside Company Administration plus a Bachelor of Laws. Although at the University, he has been president associated with Chi Phi social fraternity along with secretary of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.

Upon graduation he practiced law together together with his father in Sebring. Inside 1951, Justice McDonald became an associate involving J. Thomas Gurney inside Orlando along with formed your partnership involving Gurney, McDonald and Handley inside 1956. He practiced primarily general civil, with emphasis upon trial litigation.

He was appointed circuit judge within March 1961, and continued to serve for the primary reason that capacity until he assumed the positioning involving Justice of the Supreme Court throughout October 1979, exactly where he served until 1994. He has been Chief Justice coming from 1986-88.

While any circuit judge, Justice McDonald served in all divisions of the court and, upon special assignment, served using each of your 5 district courts of appeal. He ended up being in addition the particular presiding judge with the Third Statewide Grand Jury. Within 1975, he ended up being chairman of the Florida Conference associated with Circuit Judges, plus 1975 received an award in the Small Lawyers Section associated with the Florida Bar as the "Most Outstanding Circuit Court Judge inside Florida."

Justice McDonald ended up being chairman in the Judicial Administration as well as Annual Convention Committees associated with Your Florida Bar; vice chairman of the Civil rules

Committee; and member of the actual Media Relations, Eminent Domain, International Law, Law Liaison, as well as Constitution Revision committees. He has been a new person in your Executive Board with the National Conference of State Trial All Judges and vice-president with the National Conference of Chief Justices; and it has served about the Education, Judicial Planning and also Florida Appellate Construction Committees of the Supreme Court.

He is truly a Methodist and it has served as Sunday school teacher, trustee, church lay leader, and about the Administrative Board of the First United Methodist Church throughout Orlando.

Since retirement he has been an energetic senior judge inside the circuit court and also district courts involving appeal.

DANIEL "DAN" CRAPO McKEACHERN Coral Gables.

Family: Youngsters - Danielle Doris McKeachern along with Janice Ann McKeachern.

Career Highlights: Chief protection counsel, 495th Port Battalion, Yokohama, Japan; November 1945-May 1946, 1st lieutenant staff counsel United States Regarding America Army Transportation Corps, Otis Air Force Base, Falmouth, Hyaniss, MA, June-September, 1951.

County Club regarding Coral Gables Theatre Group, 1953 for you to 2000; actor throughout over one hundred productions; Honorable Order associated with Kentucky Colonels; Governor's staff, 1962-2000.

Practice law places regarding trial throughout county and also circuit court, Dade, Broward, Palm Beach as well as Monroe counties; criminal cases.

WILLIAM G. "BILL" MILLER, JR., Fort Lauderdale.

Family: Kids - Bonny M. Cole, W. Gerry Miller III, Sharon P. Miller and also Thomas A. Miller.

Career Highlights: Law firm associated with Miller and Zachman, P.A.; metropolis attorney regarding Wilton Manors, FL, 1952-82; president, Broward County Bar Association, 1970-71; past director, Legal Aid Services, Inc.; Fourth Appellate District Nominating Commission, 1979-83, appointed by governor; chair, Democratic Executive Committee, 1966-67; bank director; Rotarian; Broward County historical commissioner.

RALPH G. GOBERNAMITCHELL, St. Augustine.

Family: Wife - Marie Goberna Mitchell. Youngsters - Linda M. Goberna.

Career Highlights: world War II veteran. Member of The Actual Florida Bar since 1950. Admitted to train in every Florida courts including the particular Supreme Court regarding Florida. Admitted for the Supreme Court of the Usa in 1976. Will Be the person in the actual Probate along with Believe In Law Section of The Particular Florida Bar. Education: University Or College associated with Miami, Juris doctor Degree, 1950; School involving Miami, Bachelor associated with business Administration, 1951. Former services in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida; assistant state attorney; assistant public defender; former magister (president) Miami Chapter in the International Legal Fraternity associated with Phi Delta Phi; person in the St. Johns County Bar Association; private general practice; member of your St. Augustine Rotary (Civic) Club.

CHARLES H. "CHARLIE" MONAST, Fort Lauderdale.

Family: Wife - Carol S. Monast. Youngsters - Pamela J. Monast, Ann S. Monast along with grandson James D. Cole, Jr. Career Highlights: Admitted for you to The Particular Florida Bar, August 9, 1950, practicing law in the eastern coast counties involving Florida, i.e. Broward, Palm Beach, Dade and Monroe. I notice my career highlights as moments associated with intense excitement within court using intervals of intense monotony inside between.

WILLIAM J. "BILL" MONGOVEN, Chipley.

Family: Wife - Mary W. Mongoven. Youngsters - Kay, Tim, Mick, Barry as well as Donald Patrick.

Career Highlights: Commenced practice within Panama Metropolis inside July 1950. Practice inside Panama city covered cases via admirality in order to workers' compensation. Private practice commenced July 1953 as well as happen to become able to be the sole practitioner since which time.

Moved family members and practice to Chipley. over the actual years get served as assistant state attorney inside 14th Circuit, 1957-1961; county attorney with regard to Washington County, 19581971; Metropolis of Chipley attorney, 1964-1990. I presently go towards the office a few hrs each day and also mainly handle estate planning and also probate matters as well as restricted real property matters.

CHARLES M. MOON, JR., Atlanta, GA. Family: Wife - Rebecca Paradise Moon. Kids - Celeste Moon Franklin and Charles M. Moon III. Career Highlights: health concerns prohibited full-time law practice along with resulted inside early retirement. Obtained any master's diploma in political science in 1972 and a Ph.D. inside 1977.

Acted as assistant professor of political science (American Government) from Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, pertaining to 15 years. Retired from teaching within 1996.

CLAUDE L. MULLIS, Jacksonville.

Family: Kids - Claude Lamar Mullis, Jr., Elizabeth Mullis along with Davey M. Mullis (deceased).

Career Highlights: Served inside the U.S. Navy and was awarded the particular Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation and also Navy Unit Citation. in 1950, I received an LL.B coming from Stetson University, was twice voted amongst Stetson's "Ten most Outstanding Students." Has Been included inside "Who's Which inside American Universities and also Colleges." Served as editor in the Stetson Reporter as well as vice-president associated with Stetson's student government.

Served 20 years as legal counsel towards the Metropolis of Jacksonville, 25 years along with small towns for example Orange Park, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and also Baldwin. Has Been appointed general counsel in the Florida League associated with Cities, Inc., regarding five-years as well as 17 many years as general counsel and also executive director for your Northeast Florida League regarding Cities. Specialized in most areas of municipal law, such as finance, anti-trust, civil legal rights litigation along with labor relations.

Besides remaining an energetic person in the actual American Bar, Your Florida Bar and also Jacksonville Bar, maintain membership inside the International Municipal Lawyers Association as

well as Florida Municipal Attorneys Association. Served about the board regarding directors in the greater Jacksonville Fair Association, the particular Duval County Hospital Authority, the particular Jacksonville Charter Revision Commission and furthermore the State of Florida Retirement Commission. Served as president of the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association, a new trustee with the School medical College's Jacksonville Well Being education Plan along with proven your Madison-Mullis Scholarship Fund in the College regarding North Florida. Features received honors along with awards such as: Florida League of Cities' "Quality Floridian," the Florida Bar's "Ralph A. Marsicano Award pertaining to Significant Contributions for you to Nearby Government Law," National Institute regarding Municipal Law Officers' "Special Distinguished Services Award," Florida Municipal Attorney's "Charles L. Rhyne Lifetime Achievement in Municipal Law Award," "Paul S. Buchman Florida Municipal Attorney with the year Award" and also "FMAA's Lifetime Distinguished Services Award."

ARTHUR E. NEUBAUER, Roanoke, VA. Family: Wife - Jerlene Jones Neubauer. Kids - Margaret Moore, Peter Neubauer, Anne Knowler and also Lili Schroppe.

Career Highlights: Had the lengthy profession throughout federal service. This kind of included attorney with the National Labor Relations Board inside Ny City, Buffalo and also Albany, New York, via 1958 to 1971. Has Been a new United States Associated With America administrative law judge using Social security Administration inside Albany, Ny and Roanoke, Virginia through 1971-1987. continues in private practice like a companion inside Neubauer, Sprague and DeBord throughout Roanoke, Virginia. Firm specializes in Social Safety Disability. These People winter in Marco Island, exactly where he is active in tennis.

EARL G. "NICK" NICHOLSON, Palatka.

Family: Wife - Naomi D. Nicholson.

Career Highlights: Experienced the actual integration in the county school system with out federal court intervention. Served a pair of years, 90 days along with Federal Bureau of Investigation, 195052 within Springfield, IL; Rock Island Residential Agency, new York City, New York. Part-time county prosecuting attorney for 13 years; county college board attorney, part-time pertaining to 13 years; private practice in civil, probate along with estate law for 38 years.

LEO BENNETT "OSH" OSHIEROFF, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Family: Wife - Tamar Osheroff. children - David & Nili Osheroff, Ellie, Noah & Yair, Eva & Mordechai Jana, Uri Leo & Ronnie Leah, Malka & Gidon Gerzon, Yuval & Noga.

Career Highlights: Graduated School involving Florida Law Institution in 1950. Moved for you to Israel, 1950. Lived on a Kibbutz inside the Negev with regard to 5 years. Managed Dan Resort with regard to 5 years; established ARTA throughout 1964, a new store & wholesale chain regarding shops offering artwork and office supplies. Currently has 30 divisions and also franchises almost all over Israel. Taught company law to always be able to artwork students in the Bezalel College of Art. With Regard To many years I had been president in the Israel Hunters Association, where we promoted conservation laws. I was active inside the Haibar Project to restore all through the particular territory associated with Israel the wild existence animals mentioned in the Bible. I ended up being chosen as a top business individual coming from Israel to visit to always be able to American as being a representative of Israel to offer Israeli bonds. I created appearances inside New

Haven, Hartford along with Bridgeport exactly where I produced presentations in order to labor union as well as pension funds. As a result, they make major purchases regarding $20 million of Israeli bonds. I'm associated with philanthropic programs inside the arts, as well as in helping younger business pe ople with business problems by teaching them how to improve their businesses.

I have been married to Tamar for the past 48 years. We're partners within our life plus ARTA. We began ARTA as partners and have built it together. We have got 3 wonderful kids and seven great grandchildren.

WM. A. "BILL" OUGHTERSON, Stuart.

Family: Wife - Leila S. Oughterson. children - W. Scott Oughterson and also Lisa O. Maurer.

Career Highlights: Kiwanis Club fifty years perfect attendance, District (State regarding Florida) Governor, 1969. Presbyterian Church: six a prolonged time (chairman for 2 years) aboard associated with trustees, ruling elder regarding 16 years, clerk of session with regard to twenty years. Martin Memorial Hospital director as well as vice president, president 1979-81. Martin County Juvenile Counselor, 1951-59; Junior Chamber associated with Commerce Distinguished Services Award, 1958; president Martin County Bar Association, 1962-63; elected office regarding county prosecuting attorney, 1960-72; trustee/director Attorneys Title Insurance Fund, 1968-88, chairman 1975-76; lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retired. South Florida Expert Tennis Umpires Association, 1978-86, president 1984-85.

JEAN WORTH OWEN, Tallahassee.

Family: Wife - Lourena S. Owen. Youngsters - Isabel J. Owen, John W. Owen, Thomas Jay Owen, Ronald W. Owen and Linda Lourena Owen Douglas.

Career Highlights: Following service as a unique agent within the Omaha and Baltimore offices with the FBI, I entered in to the private practice involving law inside Tallahassee in 1957.

From 1964 to 1969 I served as judge associated with Leon County Little Claims Court, adopted by a short stint as assistant state attorney for your 2nd Judicial Circuit. Throughout this period, I taught "Legal Aspects associated with Law Enforcement" along with Forensic Psychology on the part-time basis inside the Criminology and Corrections Department with Florida State university and also instructed throughout law enforcement matters at Tallahassee community college as well as different law enforcement coaching programs.

The subsequent duty ended up being as assistant U.S. attorney for that Northern District of Florida until 1980. Then came experience in the civil legal rights law as attorney for your Florida Commission on Human Relations, which in turn in 1984 ended up being accompanied by serving as senior attorney with just about all the Florida Department regarding Transportation.

In 1989, I re-entered the non-public practice associated with law and also became a volunteer mediator for that court. I ended up being honored to end up being able to receive the Tallahassee Democrat 1999 Volunteer in the year Award throughout civic services.

As a new Marine, I served as being a lawyer, counter-intelligence officer and commanded both ground and also air units, retiring with all the rank of colonel.

PETER R. PALERMO, Miami.

Family: children - P. Jeffrey Palermo as well as Gregory Palermo.

Career Highlights: Mayor of West Miami three terms while throughout law school, 1947-1953; assistant state attorney, 1950-1953; president League regarding Municipal Judges, 1953-1960; senior partner Palermo & Connelly, 1953-1971; U.S. magistrate judge, 1971-1991; senior U.S. magistrate judge, 1991-present; president Federal Bank South Florida, 1996-1997; president Peter T. Fay Inns regarding Court, 1997-1998.

NORMAN S. PALLOT, Miami Family: Wife - Anne E. Pallot. Youngsters - Mindy L. Pallot, Kenneth Pallot as well as Alan Pallot.

Career Highlights: U.S. Navy collection officer, destroyer; USS Colohan, Pacific Theater; US appeal agent; Deputy Commission Workman's Compensation Court; counsel for you to CIA; District Governor, State of Florida; toastmaster; president associated with greater Miami credit Association; law instructor in Miami-Dade Junior College; candidate for state legislature.

JOSEPH "JOE" PARDO, Miami Beach.

Family: Wife - Doris. children - Michele Katz, Alissa Stein, Jeffrey J. Pardo, attorney, Stevan J. Pardo, attorney - his or her spouses - Dr. Jeffrey A. Katz, Barry A. Stein, attorney, Dr. Judith Pardo, Adrienne M. Pardo, grandchildren - Tamara, Michael, Matthew as well as Joseph Pardo, Andrew and Joanna Katz, Lara, Jared W. along with Daryl A. Stein, Carly, Daniel as well as Joshua Pardo.

Career Highlights: Represented and also does analysis pertaining to judges J. Fritz Gordon, Pat Cannon, Sidney Segall, Tom Lee and also Adele Segal Faske; set up law within cases: Tobin v.

Courshon 155 So. 2d 783, chosen as lead case throughout 99 ALR 2nd 114/ (Broker fraud), Benn v.

Crucial West Ice Co. 72 So. 2d 910 Equity, cancel involving Instrument, Fraud, Estoppel; Comptek v.

Milam Commerce Park Ltd S.C. 11 99 Case No. 93336 rev 3rd DCA 96-1056, (established Economic Loss Rule). Circuit along with county court mediator. Incoming president North Shore/Nor-Isle Optimist Club. Insurance mediator; as well as pro bono legal advisor for the Venetian Islands home Owners' Association.

CHARLES H. PARKER, Madeira Beach.

Family: Kids - Stephanie Keel, Charles H. Parker, Jr., Richard M. Parker; Grandchildren - Kyla, Aaron, Lauren, Jennifer.

Career Highlights: U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, retired. Judge Advocate Generals Corps, (19421945, 1951-1969); Status involving Forces Agreement, trial observer, Germany, 1958-1961; staff attorney, as well as assistant district counsel, Department regarding Veterans Affairs, 1970-1992; guardian ad litem pertaining to abused children, Sixth Circuit, 1989-present; pro bono attorney, Neighborhood Law Program, St. Petersburg, 1999-present; arbitrator, St. Petersburg Housing Authority, 1999-present; member, Well Being & Human Solutions Board, Department of Kids as well as Families, District V, 1993-1999; town commissioner and also vice mayor, Madeira Beach, 1992present; member as well as secretary treasurer, Barrier Islands Government Council, 1997-present; Gulfport Boomerangs softball team, 1991-present.

BENJAMIN GREEN "BEN" PARKS, Naples, Family: Wife - Jane Jackson Parks. Youngsters - Benjamin G. Parks III, M.P.A., J.D., Harry J. Parks,

M.Ed., M.A.T. Ed.S, as well as Randolph W. Parks: Ph.D., Psy.D. Career Highlights: My legal career began in Lakeland using the law firm involving Oxford as well as Oxford. I Then joined the law firm regarding E.F.P. Brigham inside Miami. 1 weekend I visited Naples and also decided to transfer to the small city using a population involving 1,485 in December 1951. I founded the particular Naples Federal Personal Savings along with Loan Association (now Very first Union) as well as became its general counsel, vice president and also director. I possess served as Naples town attorney and Collier County University Board attorney.

A unique highlight within this legal career had been my appointment as a new possible official representative of the U.S. at the planet Peace Via Globe Law Conference in Athens, Greece.

Other positions held were: president, Collier County Bar Association member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee; fellow, American University of Believe In and also Estate Counsel; fellow, American college associated with Mortgage Attorneys; member, Board associated with Overseers Stetson Law School; member, President's Council of International College; member, Committee about Florida Probate Rules; member, Phi Alpha Delta; CLE lecturer in Florida New Probate Code; president, Naples Civic Association; president, Collier County Library Board; president, Naples Exchange Club along with Trustee, Eckerd College.

I was obviously a director in the following: Higher Naples United Fund Review Board; Naples Welfare Association; Going To Nurses Council and also Florida Mental health Association. Fraternal actions include: Royal Director, Royal Order associated with Jesters and also Potentate, Araba Shrine Temple. I am any lieutenant colonel within the U.S. Air Force Reserve; along with elder inside the Very first Presbyterian Church associated with Naples, an energetic member within the North Naples Rotary Club as well as the Christian Legal Society.

Non-career highlights consist of journeying to over 130 countries across the world.

R.Y. PATTERSON, JR., Winter Park.

Family: Wife - Lorraine Hillyer Patterson (formerly involving Jacksonville). Youngsters - R.Y. Patterson III, Patricia Hillyer Peelen and also 3 grandchildren.

Career Highlights: He was born in West Palm Beach in February 1, 1920. His 1st numerous a long time of schooling had been within Okeechobee exactly where his parents resided during the construction in the "Conners Highway," the first toll road within Florida. He graduated through Clewiston High, attended the School associated with Florida along with received his B.A. degree prior to coming into the particular Army inside 1942. Throughout Globe War II, he served overseas like a area artillery observer and a battery commander inside the 83rd Infantry Division. Captain Patterson received four European Theater battle stars along with a Purple Heart. in February 1950, he received his law degree from your University Or College regarding Florida. His 1st two numerous many years of practice had been in Jacksonville then he gone to contact home in Tallahassee where he had been inside the Legal Department of the Florida Public Services Commission with regard to seven years.

February 16, 1959, he became connected with Florida Gasoline Organization as well as its subsidiaries and also affiliates. He served within numerous legal and also executive positions, retiring ten many years ago.

Legal memberships are: The Actual Florida Bar, Interstate Commerce Commission Practitioner's

Association, Federal power Commission Bar, the actual ABA, Orange County Bar, American Judicature Society, as well as Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity.

He would become a part of just about all Florida State Courts; the particular Northern, Southern along with Center District of Florida U.S. Courts; the particular Fifth as well as District associated with Columbia U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal; the actual U.S. Supreme Court along along with a practitioner before the Interstate Commerce Commission as well as the Federal Energy Commission.

Patterson has been appointed within 1957 simply by Governor LeRoy Collins as getting a member of the Florida Nuclear Development Commission as well as would end up being a part of the actual Radiation Committee of the commission.

He can end up being a person in Most Saints Episcopal Church within Winter Park. He ended up being active inside the Winter Park, Orlando and also State Chambers of Commerce, Florida, Southern as well as American natural Gas Associations, Related Industries involving Florida (past chairman), School regarding Florida Alumni Association, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, part of Orlando country Club, Citrus, university as well as Governors Clubs.

S. PERRY PENLAND, Jacksonville.

Family: Wife - Barbara J. Penland. children - Shea Penland and Perry Penland, Jr. Career Highlights: I was admitted to The Actual Florida Bar about June 6, 1950. Since that will time, I are already actively engaged inside the trial practice that has led me directly into many Florida counties and numerous various other states. the highlight regarding my profession had been my admission in in order to the practice associated with this profession. The idea is actually nearly all rewarding in most respects and may end up being the greatest 50 numerous many years of my life.

AUGUST J. "GUS" PERENO, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Inez Pereno, married 49 years. children - Joseph A. Pereno (1957-1994).

Career Highlights: Lived in Dade County all of my life. Graduated St. Theresa high School, 1940; attended College regarding Florida until 1942, member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity; served within WWII as infantry lieutenant; attended university of Miami Law Institution along with graduated, 1950; partner in law firm associated with White as well as Pereno until 1965; related with Blackwell Walker and also Gray until 1975; have served as general counsel for you to Capeletti Brothers, Inc., to be able to present. Law practice continues to be usually restricted to corporate and also property law.

MORTON LEE PERRY, Stuart.

Family: Wife - deceased. Youngsters - Pamela I. Perry and also Asron Perry.

Career Highlights: Private practice, 1950 to 1963; prosecutor, chief involving Rackets along with Frauds Division, Dade County State Attorney's Office, 1963-1969; administrative judge Dade County small Claims Court, 1969-1973; administrative judge Crimes Division, Dade County Court, 19881991; administrative judge of the Dade County Court, 1991-1992; senior circuit judge 1994 to date.

South Florida representative. Florida Council of Consumer Frauds; testified before U.S. Congressional Committee about Consumer Frauds; veteran 9th Bomb. group 20th Air Force Saipan, world War II.

JOHN S. POST, Pembroke Pines.

Career Highlights: I graduated from the University Or College regarding Miami Law University in June 1950, along with opened the law office within Hialeah using Charles Whiteacre. Charley as well as I had been both veterans, married using children, as well as had night jobs. He was obviously a night watchman and I was obviously a janitor in the county courthouse. after about a year of practice I gave up my job like a janitor yet there were times, as more youngsters arrived, that will I wished I had held to the job a bit longer. later I practiced using Ernest Stamey for any number of years, and additionally the using James Abras for several years. Paul J. Kneski ended up being connected with me at night for approximately 25 years.

I would end up being a general practitioner within my 50 numerous a extended time of practice and I ended up being attorney for that Department associated with water & Sewers, city of Hialeah, from 1981 to the period of my retirement inside March 1999.

At your present time I are now living in Pembroke Pines and engage inside a restricted practice from my home. I possess enjoyed my 50 many years of practice along with I intend for you to continue on a part-time cause for several a lot more years. It continues to be a rewarding half-century.

ANDREW PSALIDAS, Miami.

Family: Wife - Aldia Psalidas.

Career Highlights: I had been admitted for you to The Actual Florida Bar into the 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami, in 1950 and also practiced inside the area involving county government.

ERNEST RIDARSICK Davie.

Family: Wife - Mary A. Ridarsick. Youngsters - James E. Ridarsick, Janet Bartos, Deborah A. Patalano, son-in-law, Brian Bartos, attorney, Fort Myers, as well as five grandchildren.

Career Highlights: When Judge Tom Peterson was an assistant state attorney he started the particular Pre-Trial Intervention program inside Miami. I was certainly one of the first defense attorneys to help assist the younger first time offenders to enter this wonderful opportunity program, in order to save his or her young lives, use a clear record and to be a decent citizen in our excellent country. I additionally enjoyed operating using long term athletes as getting a volunteer coach throughout South Miami with Mayor Jack Block. I also enjoyed being your softball pitcher for the attorneys from the idol judges in our annual alumni picnic for a total lot of years. Additionally, I furthermore enjoyed carrying out probono legal function to assist the indegent individuals who required legal help.

WILLIAM B. RISMAN, Shaker Heights, OH. Family: Wife - Marion Carol Risman. children - Randolph Wayne Risman, along with Robert Grant Risman. career Highlights: I'm owner and also chief executive officer involving Realtek Industries, Inc., an operating construction organization, as well as its subsidiary, Consolidated Management, Inc., the actual real-estate management organization for Realtek Industries, Inc. We possess corporate offices throughout Ohio, Michigan as well as Florida. Realtek owns as well as develops real estate positioned throughout the particular United States. Our portfolio can be comprised of apartment complexes, commercial buildings., purchasing centers, hotels, retirement communities, along with condominium communities. We have a sound presence throughout Ohio, Michigan,

Pennsylvania, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, as well as illinois. Realtek Industries can be one of the most notable 50 real-estate ownership along with management companies within the United States.

In 1995 I was given your honor regarding becoming inducted to the Hall regarding Fame from the Northeast Ohio Apartment Because sociation.

In 1983, simply by appointment associated with then Governor associated with Ohio Richard Celeste, I ended up being appointed for the executive committee of the inspiration board regarding trustees in Kent State University. I served as chairman of the board associated with trustees coming from 1988 through 1990. I carry on to enjoy many executive board positions, and also remain closely associated with many places associated with development at Kent State University. Some Other associations that will I have got had an active curiosity in: member, board regarding directors, European Homes-Paris, France; member, board regarding trustees, U.S. Realty Investments, (listed on Ny Stock Exchange) Cleveland, Ohio; founder and also person in board of directors, BancOhio, Columbus, Ohio; member board associated with trustees, co-chairman, executive committee, chairman, creating committee ($80,000,000 expansion program), Mt. Sinai Healthcare Center, Cleveland, Ohio; member, endowment investment committee, Saint Andrew Abbey, Benedictine Order, Cleveland, Ohio 44104; member, national board of directors (63 member board), allocates $350,000,000 annually in f oreign aid, United Israel Appeal; member, "Who's Which in America" (Midwest), publishers regarding Who's "Who within America," Marquis Who's Who, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60611.

A. R. ROEBUCK, JR., West Palm Beach.

Career Highlights: I practiced just civil law inside West Palm Beach until I reached grow older 55 inside December associated with 1977, at that moment I retired.

SIDNEY ROBBINS, Pinecrest.

Family: Wife - Beverly Robbins. Kids - Lynn along with Charles.

Career Highlights: Employed within the law departments of the next corporations: Lum's, Inc., Caesars World,. Inc., Scott's Restaurant Corporation arid Burger King Corporation. Admitted to always be able to The Particular Florida Bar in. 1950; practice throughout places of antitrust, franchising, as well as business law.

PAUL HITCH RONEY, St. Petersburg.

Family: Wife - Sarah E. "Sally" Roney. children - Susan M. Roney, Paul Hitch Roney, Jr., along with Timothy Eustis Roney.

Career Highlights: Appointed towards the United States of America Court involving Appeals for your Fifth Circuit, October 1970, entered duty November 1970; October 1981 was designated the Usa Circuit Judge for the new Eleventh Circuit. Became chief judge, September 1986; part of the Judicial Conference of the United States, 1986-89; served about the executive committee in the Judicial Conference with the United States, 1987-89; took senior status, October 1989.

I was born inside Olney, Illinois, about September 5, 1921. Graduated from St. Petersburg Junior college in 1940, received a new B.S. diploma in Economics in the University Or College associated with Pennsylvania, Wharton College regarding Commerce and also Finance in 1942, LL.B. degree

coming from Harvard Law school throughout 1948, plus an LL.M. diploma inside the Judicial Procedure from the university associated with Virginia University of Law throughout 1984. Received an honorary LL.D. through Stetson College University involving Law within 1977. Served within the U.S. Army throughout world War II. Presently a new person in the particular American Bar Association, chairman of the Appellate Judges' Conference, 1979-80 along with chairman of the Legal Advisory Committee upon Fair TrialFree Press through 1973-76. Your American Judicature Society, director coming from 1972-1976; the American Law Institute; The Particular Florida Bar; person in the Board of Governors, 1967-70; as well as fellow of the American Bar Foundation. I keep a satellite office for that court with 200 Central Avenue, Suite 1220, St. Petersburg 33701.

LAWRENCE GARDNER "LARRY" ROPES, JR., Melbourne.

Family: Wife - Jean Newell Ropes. Kids - David Ropes, John Ropes and also Deborah Ropes.

Career Highlights: Bethel vs. Area of Miami, judgment. Though I lost the situation on appeal, the particular dissent ended up being extremely volatile. Past president regarding Coral Gables country Club; past exalted ruler of Coral Gables Elks Club; organized Khoury League Kids Baseball League pertaining to kids through ages 5-7; 7-9; 9-11; 11-13 (over 50 teams). Past president associated with Epiphany Parish Church Men's Club. My practice areas were: municipal law, general law, appellate law and also federal law.

ROBERT B. ROSS, Ridgewood, NJ. Family: Wife - Maureen. children - M'Liz, Robert, Alison, Elizabeth.

Career Highlights: Particular assistant U.S. Attorney General's Office, tax division; companion throughout Burke and Burke, new York City; companion in Katz & Ross, 1979-present; chairman, The Huge Apple Town Harvard Colleges & Scholarship Committee, 1965-1979; director, Harvard Alumni Association, 1979-1981; recipient, Harvard Club. Distinguished service Award, new York City.

Admitted in order to Your Florida Bar, 1950 and the new York Bar, 1957. Practice places include: income tax, estate tax, estate planning trusts & estates, corporations as well as real estate.

JOHN ALLISON "BUDDY" RUDD, Tallahassee.

Family: Wife - Geraldine C. Rudd. Kids - John Rudd, Jr., B. William Rudd, David Rudd; step-children Chuck Eason, Dianne Ashmore as well as Linton Eason.

Career Highlights: Tallahassee municipal judge, 12 years; Tallahassee Metropolis Commission, 3 years; Leon County prosecuting attorney, four years; private practice in the course of the higher than mentioned time. Circuit judge, 2nd Judicial Circuit for 12 years.

EDMUND P. "ED" RUSSO, Palm Beach Gardens.

Family: Wife - Carole Foster Russo. children - Laura L. Russo, attorney in law, Edmund P. Russo, Jr., executive using Brinks Latin-America, along with Lisa Russo Sturgill, CPA. Career Highlights: J.D., College of Miami (ODK); B.A., Wesleyan University, Phi Beta Kappa; charter

director of Coral Gables Bar Association; attorney regarding Coral Gables Board regarding Realtors regarding 34 years; appointed by The Actual Florida Bar to the State Realtor Attorney Committee for three terms, 1985-1991; served upon Steering Committee pertaining to Publication of "Real Property Litigation" 3 times; "av" Martindale-Hubbell. Outlined inside "Who's That in American Law." NORMAN K. RUTKIN, Miami.

Family: Wife - Judith F. Rutkin. Youngsters - Nicole Lewis Darrel Rutkin, Todd Rutkin, Lisa Gower, as well as Sid Hopkins.

Career Highlights: Obtaining "First Impression Law Decisions" to become able in order to alter laws which I felt were inadequate or perhaps wrong continues to be certainly 1 of my major goals.

Mentoring young lawyers being component of a profession that will I feel is truly a most honorable one, when practiced for the prime benefit in the client and the higher good. I have often felt that law is truly a profession plus an art. This has been an exciting pursuit, a new privilege, plus an honor to face alongside various other lawyers.

NORMAN A. "NORM" SAND, Wellington.

Family: Wife - Mona Sand. Kids - Charles Sand, Jon Sand, along with Claire Sand.

Career Highlights: Practiced health law, real property, probate as well as general litigation. It's been a great 50 years! Highlights might end up being best left to always be able to others.

JOHN M. SCHEB, Sarasota.

Family: Wife - Mary B. Scheb. children - John M. Scheb II as well as Robert P. Scheb.

Career Highlights: Admitted in order to the Florida Bar, September 1950; U.S. Supreme Court, 1966. Through 1950-1974 pursued a general practice with emphasis in neighborhood government law, probate, and also civil litigation.

Graduated School involving Florida University of Law, 1950; practiced in Sarasota, 1950-1974; associate municipal judge, 1956-1959; metropolis attorney, Area of Sarasota, 1959-1970. Served on a variety of Florida Bar committees which includes vice-chair with the Lawyers Referral Service, president, Sarasota County Bar Association, 1966.

Served on second District Court of Appeal, 1975-1992; chief judge, 1982-1984; president, District Court involving Appeal Idol Judges Conference, 1985-1986. In the Program Of judicial service, twice chaired The Actual Florida Bar CLE Appellate Practice Manual Steering Committee; served as being a part of Appellate rules Committee; judicial committees including Court Efficiency, Florida Educational Conference, and local Rules. Since retirement from the second District Court involving Appeal throughout 1992; he continues as being a senior judge.

From 1947-1980 served in U.S. Air Force Reserve, retired as getting a colonel in. Judge Advocate General's Department. In' 1977, named the outstanding reserve judge advocate, Air Force systems Command.

First president, Polk, County American Inn involving Court, 1991-1992; 1st president, Sarasota County American Inn involving Court, 1991-1994. Throughout 1994, your Sarasota Inn was renamed

Your Judge John M. Scheb American Inn associated with Court. He remains the master because Inn. in 1995, American Inns regarding Court Groundwork awarded him the actual A. Sherman Christensen Award. Throughout 1998, he received the James C. Adkins Award coming from Your Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section.

Presently co-author Elligett & Scheb, Florida Appellate Practice along with Advocacy (BookWorld 1998); co-author Scheb & Scheb, Criminal Law as well as Procedure, Third Edition (WestGroup 1999).

Since retirement throughout 1992 he has taught from Stetson university college of Law where he now serves as a distinguished professorial lecturer.

Earned LL.M. Judicial Process, university of Virginia, 1984. Received honorary LL.D, Stetson university college of Law, 1983; honorary D.H.L, Florida Southern College, 1991.

HENRYMARTJN "HANK" SEARCY, Jacksonville.

Family: Youngsters - Christian D. Searcy, J.D., K. Eric Searcy, D.V.M. Blame N. Searcy, L.M.T., Helen Holmberg, as well as Inge Baker.

Career Highlights: Had what I think concerning a rather effective profession inside law, with a few sizable verdicts, in a assortment of private injury cases, accidents, malpractice, etc.; practiced private injury law throughout Jacksonville regarding 44 years. while inside law practice I had the particular opportunity of attempting a amount of private injury cases throughout Jacksonville, along with my son, at present an endeavor attorney in West Palm Beach. This I considered any "highlight" on the individual level.

WILLIAM HENRY "BILL" SEAVER, Hudson.

Family: Wife Agota Etelka (Agi) Seaver. Kids - son, Patrick B. Seaver.

Career Highlights: Appointed county solicitor for the court of record throughout Pasco County, July 25, 1951; appointed prosecuting attorney for your county court of Pasco County, July 24, 1963; elected county judge associated with Pasco County, your county judge sitting as judge of the juvenile court, the county court as well as the county most judges court regarding Pasco County, within 1964. Re-elected within 1968, 1972 and 1976. in 1980, elected judge of the county court regarding Pasco County and re-elected for the office back in 1984 along with 1988. Retired July 1, 1991, became any senior judge July 1, 1991 and continue as such at this time.

WALTER C. SHEPARD, Rockledge.

Family: Wife - Shirley W. Shepard, (deceased). Kids - Vicki Shepard, Walter C. Shepard, Jr., Clark B. Shepard, as well as Valerie G. Shepard.

Career Highlights: Former director regarding Academy associated with Florida Trial Lawyers., person in Law Science Academy, American Judicature Society, American Trial Lawyers Association, and also American Bar Association.. President of Brevard County Bar Association, 1971-72; recipient of 1972 Outstanding local Bar President Award simply by The Particular Florida Council associated with Bar Association Presidents; chairman involving Judicial Nominating Commission regarding 18th Judicial Circuit; municipal judge associated with Town regarding Rockledge, Florida (five years), town attorney pertaining to Rockledge, Florida (24 years); part of committee designing original

Florida Bar Real-estate Contract Pertaining To Sale along with Purchase; founding person in Brevard County Legal Aid Society; person in 18th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee.

MORTON HENRY SILVER, Homestead.

Family: Wife - Rosie Mae Reed Silver (married 56 years). Youngsters - Judge Roger A. Silver, Roseann Dare, Sheriffs Deputy Barry D. Silver; Stephen H. Silver, Sandra L. Silver, John L. Silver, Scott J. Silver and also 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Secured united States recognition for the Everglades Miccosukee Tribe of Seminole Indians, January 27, 1958; (Congressional Record Senate Hearings-95th Congress, 2nd Session about S2000 March 2, 1978, pp. 336, 337, 408; as well as Florida recognition about July 30, 1957, pp.309-314.

Secured International recognition for the Sovereign Miccosukee Seminole Nation simply by treaty inside 1959. (Bob Reno, Miami Herald July 28, 1959; p.1A; Roy Bongartz, The Actual Saturday Evening post February 1, 1964; pp. 62-65; Pam Johnson, "The One-Man Indian War...of Morton Silver" The Actual Village Post, July 1966, pp. 14-15; Peter Matthiessen, Indian Nation (New York: Viking Press, 1984), p.38; Harry Kersey, An Assumption involving Sovereignty (University Nebraska Press, 1996), pp.182-184; The Existence Span as well as Writings regarding Jane Wood Reno (Attorney General Janet Reno's mother), The Particular Hell with Politics, (Atlanta, Peachtree Publishers, 1994), pp.105-117.

Professions; visitors magistrate/hearing officer, Dade, 1991 to date; assistant attorney general, Florida, 1967; municipal judge, Town of West Miami, 1966-72; teacher regarding electronics, Television training Institute, 1950-52; radar technician, University Or College associated with Florida Department regarding Engineering 1947-50; radar technician, U.S. Naval Aeronautical Laboratories, 1946-47.

Education; University Or College regarding Florida University of Law, 1950; editorial staff, university Florida Law Review; Worcester Polytechnic Institute of Technology; electrical engineering, Massachusetts; U.S. Navy, top, secret radar schools, Globe War II; technical higher school, Springfield, Massachusetts, editor-in-chief regarding both secondary school newspapers; Pro Merito Honor Society; Ada Merritt Junior High, Miami; Riverside Elementary, Miami.

Military service: U.S. Navy, Globe War II, aircraft electronics, honorable discharge; U.S. Navy Reserve, honorable discharge; U.S. Army, 2nd lieutenant, honorable discharge. Organizations along with activities: Republican national co-chairman unique liaison (6 years); presidential elector, Florida, 1988; honorary legion of honor, DeMolay, Mason (50 years); P.M.; CAP, major, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary; Veteran's associated with Foreign Wars; Institute associated with Radio Engineers; North American Most Judges Association; Florida Municipal Most Judges Association; American Judicature Society; Ham Operator KA4VUQ. www.lawyersilver.com JAMES J. "JAY" SIMONS, Weston Family: Wife - Nancy Newman Simons. Youngsters - Daniel Simons, Joseph Simons as well as Andrea Simons Career Highlights: Municipal judge inside both Hollywood as well as Cooper City; past president Broward County Trial Lawyers; chairman Broward County Park District; former partner Simons & Yeslow, Simons & Schlisinger, Simons & Spatz; mediator civil family, 1990 to present. (Accredited

Mediation, Inc.); "av" rating, Martindale - Hubbell. not retired.

RALPH E. SISTRUNK Jacksonville.

Career Highlights: I was born within Sanford, Florida March 25, 1923 (77 a prolonged time old). My father died when I ended up being 4 years of age and also mother died when I has been 10. I earned my very own living from the period I ended up being ten years of age. On graduation coming from high school throughout 1941, became a new clerk for ACL R.R. throughout Jacksonville. Enlisted as apprentice seaman in the U.S. Navy, December 8, 1941; proceeded active duty, December 13, 1941.

Served aboard ships inside the Atlantic and also Pacific. Honorable discharge as chief petty officer, March 3, 1946. Enrolled inside the School associated with Florida inside 1946. Obtained any law diploma from the College of Florida, February 4, 1950. Right After graduation I labored with regard to Mr. Hal Adair involving what the actual law states firm associated with Adair, Kent, Ashby along with McNatt inside Jacksonville. The Actual most significant thing in which I would for any 12 months as regarding this firm was obtain Piper Heizick chewing tobacco for Mr. Adair in virtually any duration of your day or even night. I had been a lot more Mr. Adair's man servant as compared to legal assistant throughout this year regarding enforced humility. Any time Mr. John McNatt left the particular firm, I became an associate with the firm associated with McNatt as well as Matthews within Jacksonville to find a time period involving approximately one year, after which I opened my own law office and possess practiced law here throughout Jacksonville to date. I retired from the active practice of regulations when I became each wealthy and also 62, however have engaged in pro bono work to date. Just About All in all it may be a large quantity of fun.

HARRY B. SMITH, Coconut Grove.

Family: Wife - Joan Peven-Smith. children - Lou Ann Smith-Lenetsky, Joseph Allen Smith, along with David Bruce Smith.

Career Highlights: I practiced with the firm of Smith and also Mandler, involving which I was a founder with regard to 36 years. The Particular firm merged 14 years back using Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster along with Russell, P.A. I has been proud to have served as president with the Miami Beach Bar Association; national president associated with Alpha Epsilon Pi International Fraternity; president of the greater Miami Jewish Federation; chairman in the Basis regarding Jewish Philanthropies of the Higher Miami Jewish Federation; trustee in the Holocaust Memorial Committee, Inc., of Miami Beach, Florida and president in the Civic League of Miami Beach. I have been honored through getting designed a fellow involving Brandeis University; United Means Volunteer Leader with the Year; trustee in the National foundation for the Advancement with the Arts; the Distinguished service Award in the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai Brith; as well as the Judge learned Hand Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee. I possess served for that past eight many years as the pro bono general counsel with the United Approach associated with Dade County. I further received the particular Silver Medallion from your National Conference of Christians as well as Jews and I had been selected in order to the Very Best Lawyers within America, "Who's Which in American Law" and also Leading American. Attorneys. I nonetheless enjoy the practice of law, as well as notwithstanding a new 50 year career, I intend to always practice inside Miami-Dade County.

ROBERT G. "BOB" SOMMER, Ocala.

Family: Wife - Mary Cheetham Sommer. children Daniel M. Sommer, Douglas J. Sommer, Eric H. Sommer, Jody Lee Sommer.

Career Highlights: Next graduation, independently practiced law within Miami until known as to active duty using the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Subsequently, labored with most the Bureau regarding Property Management within Alaska as getting a terrain examiner involving homestead and homesite lands, oil as well as gas leases, as well as mining leases. Developed surveys and also evaluations associated with disputes between individuals, companies as well as governmental agencies exactly where riparian rights had been within conflict. Conducted the study along with review of all public lands in the then Territory of Alaska inside preparation pertaining to forthcoming statehood.

Returned towards the continental U.S. in 1955 and also practiced law as senior partner inside the firm of Sommer, Frank along with Weston. Specialized inside corporate and business law, as well as aviation law. following Castro's seizure involving American assets throughout Cuba inside the 1960s, represented clients affected thereby and, through attachment of Cuban airline aircraft, effected recovery involving funds and also assets.

Concurrent with law practice, has been an airline pilot via 1956 until retirement inside 1988. Since a new captain together with Delta Air Lines. Accumulated more than 21,000 hours flying the actual Douglas DC-3, DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, DC-9, DC-10, Convair 340, and also Boeing 727.

Maintained military affiliation within the Air Force Reserve until transferring towards the Army Reserve within 1964. Flew each fixed wing as well as rotary wing aircraft. Instructed in the U.S. Army Command as well as General Staff College. Served as aviation staff officer inside the Workplace with the Chief Army Reserve. Later, as being a colonel, has been chief of the Operations along with training Division, office with the Chief Army Reserve inside the Pentagon. Retired via that place throughout March 1982.

Currently very own and reside in Crescent-S Thoroughbred Horse Farms within the Ocala area.

Maintain a flight teacher ranking along with continue to instruct local pilots, mainly within instrument flight. Married in order to Mary Cheetham Sommer, a retired Delta flight attendant, and have 4 children, one any practicing attorney.

DON W. STUART, Miami Family: Wife - Marcia. Youngsters Scott Stuart, Kym Heller, Wendy Starr Stuart.

Career Highlights: Manager regarding Miami Division after which vice-president as well as chief title officer regarding American Title Insurance Company. Retired right after 11 years. Then joined Courshon as well as Courshon, attorneys regarding Washington Federal and furthermore the Jefferson National Banks. later joined Senior Corp., responsible for that disposition of regarding $700,000,000 worth of REIT properties.

Examined inside extra involving 65,000 titles. Devised the simple, fast as well as foolproof method associated with notation regarding abstract examinations.

Served as counsel pertaining to 3 title insurance underwriters. Labored exclusively with regard to title underwriters, title agencies and attorneys. Do original property acquisition title perform for such projects as Walt Disney World, Aventura, Fontainebleau Park, Saga Bay, South Beach, Grove Isle (then Fair Isle), four Ambassadors, Claughton Island (now Biscayne Key).

Appeared as expert witness in any few 50 state and federal court trials. Participated in numerous title as well as title insurance seminars.

Wrote a amount of handbooks,, which includes "How for you to Analyze and Abstract," "Reading Surveys" as well as "Title Examinations and Pitfalls".

JOHN J. SULIK, Ponte Vedra Beach.

Family: children - Jennie C. Sulik, in College of Florida and John J. Sulik IV, at Florida State University.

Career Highlights: Executive member and founder Florida Bar General Practice Committee, 197174; trustee Jacksonville Public Library, 1968-76; chairperson Florida Human Relations Commission, 198 1-88; executive member Prepaid Legal services Public Fascination Committee, 1982-85; Environmental as well as Property Use Law Section, 1986-91; General Practice Section, 1974-91.

CHARLES NORRIS TILTON, Jensen Beach.

Family: Wife - Joyce C. Tilton. Kids - Charles N. Tilton, Jr., Allan L. Tilton, along with Tracy B. Tilton.

Career Highlights: Entered Navy 1942 as apprentice seaman. Retired in 1968 as commander, United States Regarding America Navy. Commanding officer associated with aircraft squadron. Thirteen many years sea duty. Received very first Lifetime Achievement Award issued by Martin County Bar Association.

ROBERT H. "BOB" TRAURIG, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Jacqueline. Youngsters - Madeline, Wendy.

Carrier Highlights: after approximately ten years generally practice, in your course of which I concentrated on real-estate matters, I acknowledged an expanding requirement for "land use"' practitioners plus a vacuum inside attorneys specializing for the reason that area. Dade County was experiencing dynamic growth, so which as its population grew, your need for significant tract developments grew commensurately, together with commercial development a natural concomitant.

Therefore, a necessity arose with regard to attorneys for you to represent property as well as residential developers seeking to offer housing to support the newest population. Since there were relatively few attorneys along with backgrounds to do so, your opportunity existed to expand one's practice because specialty.

Although I represented the diverse group associated with developers and builders, and had derived satisfaction via assisting these phones accomplish their own objectives, my greatest fulfillment occurred when I represented developers in the process of acquiring, planning, obtaining approvals for and also creating huge scale communities. the approval procedure and also development challenges were significant and consequently accomplishment with the legal and enterprise objectives produced excellent satisfaction. Amongst the large developments where I ended up being privileged to participate in had been a new 53,000 acre tract throughout Plantation, too because the areas now referred to be able to as Kendale Lakes and the Villages associated with Homestead throughout South Dade.

As my practice, as well since the commerce within Dade County, matured, I became engaged inside territory use matters affecting significant downtown Miami projects including the particular Southeast Bank Creating along with much of the development within the Brickell avenue corridor, which in turn required your amendment involving previously active ordinances in order to liberalize the height, floorboards region ratio, parking, permitted uses, and other development criteria.

Furthermore, I had the chance to function around the revised approval for the actual purpose is currently called Brickell Key, without having which in turn the particular productive development on that island would have been precluded.

Family: Wife - Diana Treister. children - Susan Treister, Arthur Treister and also Pamela Balfe.

Career Highlights: My practice locations had been corporate as well as real-estate in Miami from 1950-1980. Senior partner using Orr & Treister, Attorneys from Law along with Porter, Treister et al, Attorneys in Law. President, Lincoln National Bank; director, Roosevelt Personal Savings & Loan Association; chairman, Housing Corporation associated with America (ALCOA); president, American Northstar Group; as well as currently vice- president, associated with the WMF Huntoon Paige Associates, president in the WMF Team (Mortgage Bankers).

GREEN WIX UNTHANK, Harlan, KY. Family: Wife - Marilyn W. Unthank.

Career Highlights: Private practice, 1950-51; Harlan County judge, 1951-58; private practice, 195866; assistant U.S. attorney, 1966-70; Kentucky Commonwealth attorney, 1970-80; U.S. district judge, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1980-87; senior judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1988- present.

CHARLES VOCELLE, Lakeland.

Family: Wife - Betty P. Vocelle, married 52 years. Kids - Charlene Vocelle, Douglas Vocelle.

Career Highlights: Admitted to The Particular Florida Bar, June 1950; practice places are arbitration-mediation. Veteran in the U.S. Marine Corps, tour of duty in the Pacific in world War II. I attended the College associated with Florida where I studied pre-law as well as law in the university involving Miami.

LEONARD P. VOIGHT, Miami Beach.

Family: Wife - Barbara Baldwin Voight. Kids - Leslie Paula Voight, Susan V. Groden, Nancy Lee Voight, along with Matthew Paul Voight.

Career Highlights: Member Florida Blue Important in university involving Florida. As distinguished military graduate as well as cadet colonel associated with ROTC, I accepted an everyday commission within the U.S. Air Force and also flew using the 61st Fighter Squadron throughout the Korean War. Had a commercial airline career regarding 36 many years which in turn began together with Pan American along with ended using Delta Airlines, retired as a colonel inside the Air Force as well as Delta captain (767) throughout 1986. Throughout addition, I are already a new real estate broker and associated with property investment and also management until present.

MAURICE WAGNER, Deltona.

Family: Wife - L. Faye Wagner. children - Rozanne Anderson, Toby S. Meldon, Jeffrey B. Wagner, Gregory M. Wagner, as well as Rachel B. Wagner.

Career Highlights: Changed Stari Decisis in Florida Supreme Court Hargrove vs. Metropolis regarding Cocoa Beach, providing for that liability within damages inside actions throughout tort

against government bodies (municipalities), for injuries sustained with a citizen by simply purpose in the negligence regarding its agents (police officer) although acting within the length of his employment, q et al. Lifetime member of the actual NAACP, Florida.

JAMES MACAULAY "JIM" WALLACE, JR., Bradenton.

Family: Wife - Yvonne R. Wallace. Kids - James M. Wallace III, Douglas A. Wallace, William D. Wallace, as well as Donald H. Wallace.

Career Highlights: Graduated The Particular Haverford School, Haverford, Pennsylvania, (cumlaude); Princeton University; School associated with Miami Institution involving Law(cumlaude); PAD trophy (highest average within class); graduated Columbia Midshipman School, New York; admitted to be able to The Particular Florida Bar, 1950. 1 son is a professor, university of North Carolina from Raleigh; two sons practicing attorneys and also admitted to the Florida Bar; then one son a new law clerk. Past president in the following: Manatee County Bar Association; Manatee County Blood Bank; Manatee River Lions Club; Golby-Reasoner Chapter American Hibiscus Society; Florida Morgan Horse Association; Downtown Bradenton Association; DeSoto Towers; past DeSoto Celebration co-chairman; acknowledged 50-year member of U.S. Energy Squadrons; had been voted Manatee County's greatest attorney; veteran regarding Globe War II along with Korean War; lieu-tenant senior grade, U.S. Navy serving upon SC 450, PCS 1378 and also DE 219. Pertaining To several years, including 1999, have been substantial point open up as well as amateur rider of Florida Morgan Ho rses.

CHARLES H. "BUD" WARWICK III, Palm Beach.

Family: Wife - Elsie C. Warwick, married 52 plus years. Youngsters - Charles H. Warwick IV, Elizabeth W. Thebaut; 3 grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Effectively completed Aviation Cadet Plan U.S. Army Air Corps as being a 2nd lieutenant (pilot) along with finished training in B-24 & B-29 aircraft just as world War II ended.

Attended School of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) undergraduate, 1946-1947; received LL.B through Stetson University Or College inside 1950. Privileged to join my father's firm Paty, Warwick & Paul and also practiced together with him pertaining to 17 years. Via successor law offices am now practicing regular along with Warwick & Banister, P.A., Palm Beach. Practice restricted to always be able to estate planning, wills along with trusts plus some residential real estate.

Member Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1950 - existing (president 1956) & American Bar Association. Extremely active within civic along with charitable organizations which includes president Science Museum & Planetarium, 1966; president 1982 Chamber regarding Commerce in the Palm Beaches; member City Council of Palm Beach, 1977-1984 (president 1980-1984); board member Great Samaritan Hospital, 1980-1990 (chairman regarding board, 1984-1990); part of Board associated with Directors Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach 1997 in order to existing (immediate past president).

IRVING J. "IRV" WEINER, South Miami.

Family: Wife - Libby C. Weiner. Kids - Charles K. Weiner and also Marla M. Weiner.

Career Highlights: Past president, Dade FICPA Chapter; Higher Miami Tax Institute and South Florida Interprofessional Council. I was a Dale Carnegie teacher for 23 years; adjunct professor with university of Miami business school and Florida International School Enterprise School. Practice

location can be tax (Florida Institute regarding Certified Public Accountants).

BERNARD B. "BULLDOG" WEKSLER, Coral Gables.

Family: Wife - Beverly J. Weksler. Kids - Ronni Joy Bermont, Marla June Bercuson; Grandchildren William Bermont, Tracy Bermont Wise, Stephanie Bercuson, Lauren Bercuson and also great grandchild, Allison Riley Wise, (2 a long time old).

Career Highlights: Appeared ahead regarding the U.S. Supreme Court for you to protect your Rightto-Work provision in the Florida Constitution, Article 1, Sec. 6, with regard to four non-union ladies who failed to wish to spend an agency shop fee to the Store Clerks International Union so as in order to work for a supermarket chain. Prevailed unanimously within state as well as Supreme courts.

Case involving Schermerhorn v. List Clerks International Association (1962 Fla) 141 So. 2d 269, aff'd 375 U.S. 96, 84 S.Ct. 219. A Couple Of oral arguments prior to Usa Supreme Court. Married 56 a long time to the same lovely wife. Athletic (basketball) scholarship to become able to DePaul School for four years. Services as military policeman along with officer, in control of German Prisoner regarding War Camp inside Erlangen, Germany in the actual course of Globe War II. Represented female cop involving Miami Beach who was becoming sexually harassed through male officers and also obtained injunction against city involving Miami Beach and also police.

Received undergraduate diploma from DePaul College Higher Education associated with Commerce, 1942; service inside military police in your course of world War II, along with Juris Physician diploma via DePaul College University associated with Law, 1948.

Member with the following organizations along with associations: united States Court associated with Military Appeals, 1954; America Arbitration Association; American Trial Lawyers Association; Florida Trial Lawyers Association; American Bar Association; Usa Court involving Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Sept. 1955; United States Regarding America Court regarding Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Dec.1965; United State Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Oct.1981, United States Associated With America Supreme Court, Might 1954; admitted to rehearse law in Illinois inside January 1979, also to practice law inside Florida in November 1950.

OWEN "EDGAR" WILLIAMS, JR., Fort Lauderdale.

Family: Wife - Jo Williams. children - Jeffrey O. Williams, Pamela Jo Parker, John B. Williams.

Career Highlights: Practiced general civil litigation, real estate, corporations, eminent domain, and also probate. Certified circuit court along with family mediator. Assistant town attorney, Ft. Lauderdale, 1958; assistant county solicitor, 1959; judge, court associated with record, 1960-63; circuit judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, 1963-70; member Florida Bar Board associated with Governors, 1978-1982; member Florida Supreme Court Committee about standard Jury Instructions inside Civil Cases, 1982-99; senior circuit judge since July 1, 1999.

ARTHUR LEE WILLNER, Miami Family: Wife - Johanna Blount. Kids - David Barco.

Career Highlights: Born throughout Newark, Nj along with lived throughout Miami since 1940.

Attended: university regarding South Carolina, B.S. Naval Science; College involving Miami, LL.B.,

J.D., 1950.

Service: enlisted V-12A, 1943, commissioned second lieutenant U.S.M.C., 1946; served Korea, 19511952. Practice adverse possession, with Tatham as well as Willner, Miami. Moved to Ft. Myers throughout 1986, as well as practiced together with Peper, Martin, Jensen, Michel & Hetlege; Trial Bar USDCSD, Trial Bar USDC, MD, Martindale rated "av".

I am a new hunter, fisher, as well as rancher. Charitable endeavors: Muscular Dystrophy as well as associated diseases, Boy Scouts regarding America, rescue pilot pertaining to Civil Air Patrol, teacher Boat Safety & Navigation U.S. Energy Squadron as well as State involving Israel Bonds.

ROBERT WESLEY "BOB" WILSON, Clearwater.

Family: Wife - Nan I. Wilson. children - Connie W. Maros, Nancy W. Hamilton; four grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Career Highlights: Born, June 8, 1924, Clearwater. Served U.S. Marines, Globe War II; Clearwater high School graduate; student physique president, Important Club president; Stetson College college of Law graduate, 1950; justice associated with Phi Alpha Delta; president and also organizer regarding Adelphis Society (Masonic organization) with Stetson. Practiced prior to always be able to the circuit, state as well as federal district courts; member Clearwater Bar Association as well as Your Florida Bar, 1951. Legal perform for Alcoholic's Anonymous as well as volunteer regarding clergy to save lots of marriages; Estate Planning Council charter member; served as city of Clearwater prosecuting attorney; convention bureau chairman; executive board part of Entertaining N' Sun; neighborhood fund, president; Polio Wishing Well, chairman; Salvation army marketing campaign major; Area Beautification Committee, chairman; Kiwanis Laws and Regulations, chairman; named "Boss in the Year" through Clearwater Secretaries Association; member District Advancement Committee of Boy Scouts associated with America, 1953; people receiving Civitan Club Citizens Aw ard; part of First Methodist associated with Clearwater Board regarding Stewards along with Methodist Men's Club, president; united States Junior Chamber associated with Commerce National Executive Committee as well as Florida State Jaycee president, received Junior Chamber International Existence Membership and designated any United States Associated With America Jaycee senator #1083, 1957 as well as lifestyle membership involving Florida Jaycees.

Recipient of the Clint Dunagan Memorial Award, and also chosen "One involving five Outstanding Youthful Men regarding Florida," 1958 by simply his Jaycee peers. Received 50 year pin with Egypt Temple Shrine as well as person in Honor Patrol.

WILLIAM DUANE "BILL" WOOD III, Tampa.

Family: Youngsters - Angel Hauck.

Career Highlights: Stetson LLB, J.D., Stetson Society involving TrialAdvocacy, Certification associated with Excellence, Florida Protection Lawyers, Lawyer-Pilots Bar, Academy Florida Trial Lawyers, admitted state along with federal courts, S.C., sole practitioner, senior companion associated with Lyle, Skipper, Wood along with Anderson.

BURTON YOUNG, North Miami Beach.

Family: Wife - Sheila Young. Kids - Judge David H. Young, Franci M. (Young) Leon and two grandchildren, Jake, get older two, as well as Madison, age five months.

Career Highlights: Board certified inside marital along with loved ones law, Your Florida Bar, 1985.

Get served as assistant state attorney, 11th Judicial Circuit, 1957; served on the Governor's Council about Submit Secondary Training for your Disadvantaged, co-chairperson, District V-1970, Governor's Council upon Criminal Justice-1971. the Florida Supreme Court Nominating Commission, 1971-1974; the Florida Supreme Court Matrimonial Law Commission, 1982-1987; the Florida Supreme Court/The Florida Bar Bench/Bar Commission, 1990-1992; The Particular Florida Supreme Court/The Florida Bar Bench/Bar Implementation Commission, 1993-1996; The Particular Florida Supreme Court Select Committee in order to Research The Particular Florida Board associated with Bar Examiners chairperson, 1994-1997; The Particular Florida Supreme Court Historical Society "Passing with the Gavel - Supreme Court of Florida" chair, 1996; the Florida Supreme Court, 1997 Chief Justice's Advisory Committee, chair; The Actual Florida Supreme Court - member of Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee, 1996; the Florida Supreme Court - Justice Ger ald Kogan's Oral History Program, chair, 1999. Have Got been the partner/shareholder in any number of lawyers containing my name.

Have served as: president of The Actual North Dade Bar, 1962-1963; president-elect regarding The Particular Florida Bar, 1969-1970; president of Your Florida Bar, 1970-1971, and additionally the American Bar Association's Residence associated with Delegates, 1972-1978. Have Got served about numerous Florida Bar committees, including the actual Unauthorized Practice involving Law Committee, the Grievance Committee, your Executive Committee, as well as the Extended Range Planning Committee. Possess received many awards such as: 1st recipient of Outstanding Past Nearby Bar President Award, presented from the Florida Council of Bar Presidents, 1975; the particular Anne Ackerman Distinguished Floridian Award, 1993 shown through Forum of North Dade along with Florida International University; initial people receiving Distinguished Fellow Award offered by simply American Academy associated with Matrimonial Lawyers, 1995; people receiving Worried Matrimonial Lawyers associated with Dade County Award with regard to lifetime contribution for you to marital as well as family members law, 1996; people receiving Medal regarding Honor through the Florida Bar Foundation, 1998; recipient of the Florida Bar President's Award associated with Merit, 1998.

Authored numerous posts for The Actual Florida Bar Journal, the Miami Herald, the family Advocate, and in addition the Miami Review. listed throughout Naifeh and Smith's "The Very Best Lawyers in America," Seaview/Putnam 1983; Naifeh and Smith's "The Greatest Lawyers in America", Woodward/White 1987 and all a lengthy time via 1989-1999. Furthermore placed in "The Greatest Lawyers in the U.S.", City and also Country, June, 1985 as well as listed as certainly 1 of 43 "top" divorce lawyers in the nation, National Law Journal, November 1987.

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