Edward Davis

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Edward Davis
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Current Court Information:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Title:   Former Judge
Position:   Seat #8
Service:
Appointed by:   Jimmy Carter
Active:   10/5/1979 - 6/30/2000
Chief:   1997 - 2000
Preceded by:   92 Stat. 1629
Succeeded by:   Jose Martinez
Personal History
Born:   February 10, 1933
Home State:   West Palm Beach, FL
Deceased:   May 24, 2010
Law School:   U. of Florida Law, J.D. 1960
Grad. School:   New York U. Law, LL.M., 1961
Military service:   U.S. Army 1953-1955

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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 career

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


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