Scott D. Makar

Professional Background

Judge on Florida's 5 District Court of Appeal. Judge, Fifth District Court of Appeal (recommissioned by Governor Ron Desantis, January 1, 2023 - present) Judge, First District Court of Appeal (Appointed by Governor Rick Scott) (2012 to 2022). Solicitor General, State of Florida, (2007-2011, appointed by Attorney General Bill McCollum) and (2011-2012, appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi). Chief, Appellate Division, Office of General Counsel, Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Florida (2001-2007). Capital Partner/Partner/Associate/Summer Associate, Holland & Knight, Jacksonville, Tallahassee & Tampa offices (1986, 1987, 1989-2001). Judicial Clerk, Judge Thomas A. Clark, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Atlanta, Georgia (1988-89). Legal Intern, United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Transportation Section, Washington, D.C. (1985)..

Education

• Ph.D. (economics), University of Florida, 1993. J.D. ( upper 10% ), University of Florida College of Law, 1987. University of Florida Law Review Gertrude Brick Law Review Award , Best Note , Fall 1985 University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, Founder & Editor-in-Chief Book Awards : Antitrust & Florida Constitutional Law M.B.A. (finance), University of Florida, 1982. M.A. (economics), University of Florida, 1982. B.S. (mathematics & economics) (m agna c um laude ), Mercer University, 1980. Member, Golf & Tennis Teams Manatee High School, Bradenton, Florida 1977.

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