Background
Damsel, Junior, Charles H. was born on April 30, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
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Charles H. Damsel, Junior.
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University of Florida (Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Arts, 1950. Juris Doctor, 1967, replaced Bachelor of Laws conferred, 1956).
Career
Overton v. The Progressive Insurance Company, et al., 585 So.2d 445 (Florida Appendix 4 District 1991).Worked at Damsel & Gelston, P.A. (West Palm Beach, Florida) specializing in General Civil Trials in all State and Federal Courts. Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Insurance Defense, Civil Rights, Real Estate, Eminent Domain, Land Use/Zoning, and Consumer Protection. Admitted to the bar, 1956, Florida and United States.
District Court, Middle District of Florida and Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar.
1958 United States. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. 1969, United States. Supreme Court.
1981, United States. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit.
Phi Delta Phi; Florida Blue Key (President, 1954). President, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1971.
Member, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization, 1982. Member: The Florida Bar.
Federation of Insurance Counsel (Vice President, 1978-1980).
Florida Defense Lawyers Association (President, 1976). American Board of Trial Advocates (Diplomate). Defense Research Institute.
(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education) (Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).
Damsel & Gelston, P.A. was founded in 1987 by Charles H. Damsel, Junior, former partner with Jones & Foster, P.A., and Fred H. Gelston, former partner with Adams, Coogler, Watson & Merkle, P.A. The firm serves Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, and Saint Lucie Counties. The firm encourages continuing professional development of its attorneys and legal support personnel.
Firm members participate in professional activities and civic affairs
Achievements
Membership
Member, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization, 1982. Member: The Florida Bar. Federation of Insurance Counsel (Vice President, 1978-1980).
Florida Defense Lawyers Association (President, 1976).
American Board of Trial Advocates (Diplomate). Defense Research Institute.
(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education) (Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).
