Diane M. Van Ness

Background

Van Ness, Diane M. was born on October 5, 1953 in Potsdam, New York, United States.

Education

Hamilton College (Bachelor of Arts, 1975). Stetson University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1978).

Career

Worked at Diane M. Van Ness, P.A. (Miami, Florida) specializing in Litigation in all Courts, including Commercial Law, Matrimonial Law, Insurance Law, Securities Law, Negligence Law. Admitted to the bar, 1979, Florida. 1981, United States. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida including Trial Bar.

1982, United States.

Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Articles Editor, Stetson Law Review. Stetson Moot Court Team, 1978-1979.

Author: "Constitutional Law: Cruel & Unusual Punishment—Number Death Penalty for Rape," 7 Stetson Law Review 157, 1978.

Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy Program, University of Miami School of Law, 1988—. Legal Commentator: Courtroom Television Network (Court television).

Cable News Network (Cable News Network). Member, Florida Bench/Bar Commission 1989-1991.

Member, 1987-1991 and Chairperson, 1989-1990, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

Member: Dade County Bar Association (Director, 1981-1985, Executive Committee, 1983-1985). The Florida Bar; Florida Association for Women Lawyers (President, Dade County Chapter, 1981-1982 and Director, 1982-1984. President, State Organization, 1985-1986).

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

Fellow, American Bar Association.

Achievements

• Diane M. Van Ness has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Florida Bench/Bar Commission 1989-1991. Member, 1987-1991 and Chairperson, 1989-1990, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Member: Dade County Bar Association (Director, 1981-1985, Executive Committee, 1983-1985).

The Florida Bar.

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (President, Dade County Chapter, 1981-1982 and Director, 1982-1984. President, State Organization, 1985-1986). Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

Fellow, American Bar Association.

Fellow, American Bar Association.