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Edward Davis (Florida)

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Edward Davis
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Years in office: 1979 - 2000
Education
Law
University of Florida Law, 1960
Graduate
New York University Law School, 1961
Personal
Birthplace
West Palm Beach, FL


Edward "Ned" Bertrand Davis (1933-2010) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Davis passed away on May 25, 2010 at the age of 77.[1] Davis Was succeeded in this position by Jose Martinez.

Early life and education

  • University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1960
  • New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1961[2]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Private, 1953-1955
  • Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1961-1979[2]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Davis was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on August 10, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission the next day. He served as chief judge from 1997 until his retirement on June 30, 2000.[2] Davis Was succeeded in this position by Jose Martinez.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of Florida
1979–2000
Seat #8
Succeeded by:
Jose Martinez