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Nesbitt, Lenore Carrero

Born July 19, 1932, in Miami, FL
Died October 6, 2001, in Coral Gables, FL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 31, 1983, to a seat vacated by C. Clyde Atkins. Confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 1983, and received commission on November 16, 1983. Assumed senior status on July 19, 1998. Service terminated on October 6, 2001, due to death.

Education:
Stephens College, A.A., 1952
Northwestern University, B.S., 1954
University of Miami School of Law, LL.B., 1957

Professional Career:

Research assistant, Florida District Court of Appeal, First District, 1957-1959
Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1960-1963, 1969-1975
Special assistant attorney general, State of Florida, 1961-1963
Research assistant, Circuit Court of Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1963-1965
Counsel, Florida State Board of Medical Examiners, 1970-1971
Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, 1975-1982