Schlesinger, Harvey Erwin Born 1940 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by George H.W. Bush on May 23, 1991, to a seat vacated by Howell W. Melton. Confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1991, and received commission on July 2, 1991. Assumed senior status on June 5, 2006. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1975-1991 Education: The Citadel, B.A., 1962 University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1965-1968 Instructor, John Marshall Law School, 1967-1968 Corporate counsel, Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, Jacksonville, Florida, 1968-1970 Chief assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Florida, 1970-1975 Adjunct professor, University of North Florida, 1984-1992