Background
Adkins, Edward Cleland was born on August 11, 1926 in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. Son of Esse Clarence and Elsie Mae (Cline) Adkins.
Adkins, Edward Cleland was born on August 11, 1926 in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. Son of Esse Clarence and Elsie Mae (Cline) Adkins.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1949. Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1957.
Bar: Ohio 1957, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1961, Florida 1963, Michigan 1965,United States Court Appeals (5th circuit) 1973, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1974, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit) 1982, United States Court Appeals (3d circuit) 1991. Association Arter & Hadden, Cleveland, 1957-1964. Trial counsel, General Motors Corporation, 1964-1970.
Partner litigation Adkins & Diaco, Pennsylvania, Tampa, Florida, since 1970.
Served to captain United States Naval Reserve. Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar, Michigan Bar, Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, University Club.
Married Claudia Kangas, September 17, 1955. Children: Pamela, Philip, Paul.