Background
Born in 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, Greer grew up in Dunedin, Florida.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
George Greer
Edit ProfileEducation
University of Florida. Florida State University.
Career
He received national attention in 2005 when he presided over the
He received his Associate degree from Saint St. Petersburg Junior College in 1962, his Bachelor"s degree from Florida State University at Tallahassee in 1964, and his Law degree from the University of Florida"s College of Law in Gainesville in 1966. He became a commissioner of Pinellas County as a Republican in 1984. He was first elected to the probate judgeship in 1992 on a nonpartisan ballot, and was reëlected in 1998 and again in 2004.
He retired in 2010 when his term expired.
Greer is legally blind and cannot drive cars. His colleagues say his condition gives him a unique perspective on the rights of the impaired.
During Greer"s studies at Florida State, he was for a time a roommate of Jim Morrison, who later became lead vocalist of popular music group The Doors. Greer received substantial attention in national and international media for his involvement in the Because Greer"s controversial decisions in the Schiavo case conflicted with the opinions of patrons at his church, the Calvary Baptist Church of Clearwater, Greer was asked by pastor William Rice to clarify his relationship with his church.
Greer then withdrew his membership from the Calvary congregation.
In 2005 Greer was threatened with impeachment for his decisions in the Attorney Barry Cohen represented Judge Greer, who retained his position. On January 30, 2008, Greer denied Linda"s motion to have Hulk"s assets frozen.
Achievements
-
The 2004 Clearwater Bar Association"s highest honor, becoming the only judge to be so recognized on more than one occasion. The 2005 President"s Award of Merit from the Florida Bar. The 2005 Benjamin Franklin Award by the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club. This award recognizes those in appointed or elected service who have exhibited extraordinary integrity, courage and achievement. The 2005 Special Justice Award from the Pasco Bar. The 2005 Jurist of the Year Award from the Florida Chapter American Board of Trial Advocates The 2005 Bay Area Champion of Justice Award, from the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association.
Membership
Greer is a Republican who was once a member of a Southern Baptist Church.
-
Born
-
Nationality
United States -
Political Party
Republican party
Awards
-
Benjamin Franklin Award; the Year Award; Award of Merit; Special Justice Award The 2004 Clearwater Bar Association's highest honor, becoming the only judge to be so recognized on more than one occasion. The 2005 President's Award of Merit from the Florida Bar. The 2005 Benjamin Franklin Award by the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club. This award recognizes those in appointed or elected service who have exhibited extraordinary integrity, courage and achievement. The 2005 Special Justice Award from the Pasco Bar. The 2005 Jurist of the Year Award from the Florida Chapter American Board of Trial Advocates The 2005 Bay Area Champion of Justice Award, from the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationBenjamin Franklin Award; the Year Award; Award of Merit; Special Justice Award The 2004 Clearwater Bar Association's highest honor, becoming the only judge to be so recognized on more than one occasion. The 2005 President's Award of Merit from the Florida Bar. The 2005 Benjamin Franklin Award by the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club. This award recognizes those in appointed or elected service who have exhibited extraordinary integrity, courage and achievement. The 2005 Special Justice Award from the Pasco Bar. The 2005 Jurist of the Year Award from the Florida Chapter American Board of Trial Advocates The 2005 Bay Area Champion of Justice Award, from the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association