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Davis, Edward Bertrand
Born February 10, 1933, in West Palm Beach, FL
Died May 24, 2010, in Miami, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 10, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission on October 5, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1997-2000. Service terminated on June 30, 2000, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1960
New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1961
Professional Career:
Died May 24, 2010, in Miami, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 10, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission on October 5, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1997-2000. Service terminated on June 30, 2000, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law), J.D., 1960
New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1961
Professional Career:
U.S. Army private, 1953-1955
Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1961-1979