Background
Silvis, Douglas K. was born on November 4, 1949 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, United States.
Silvis, Douglas K. was born on November 4, 1949 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, United States.
Emory University (Bachelor of Arts, 1971). University of Miami (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1974).
Worked at Silvis & Ambrose, Professional Corporation (Thomasville, Georgia) specializing in Adoptions (Agency & Private), Real Estate, Banking, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy, Collections, Wills. Admitted to the bar, 1974, Florida. 1978, Georgia; 1981, United States.
Supreme Court, United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Alpha Phi.
Phi Kappa Phi. Wig and Robe. National Merit Scholar.
Harvey T. Reid Scholar.
Case Note Editor, University of Miami Law Review, 1974. Author: Lead Article, "Pure Comparative Negligence - A New Adventure in the Common Law," University of Miami Law Review, Volume 28, Number. 4, Summer, 1974. Vice-President, 1980-1981 and President, 1981-1983, Broward Christian Lawyers Association.
Legislative Aide to Georgia Lieutenant Governor, George T. Smith, 1970.
Chairman, Thomas County Republican Party, 1991-1997. Member: Christian Legal Society.
Court Practice Institute. Military: Captain, United States Air Force, Staff Judge Advocate, 1975-1979.
Member: Christian Legal Society. Court Practice Institute. Military: Captain, United States Air Force, Staff Judge Advocate, 1975-1979.