Background
Harris, Gordon H. was born on May 7, 1938 in Atlanta. Son of Huie H. Harris and Elizabeth (McBrayer) Stroud.
Harris, Gordon H. was born on May 7, 1938 in Atlanta. Son of Huie H. Harris and Elizabeth (McBrayer) Stroud.
Bachelor in Mathematics, University Florida, 1961. Juris Doctor with honors, University Florida, 1965.
Instructor legal writing and research University Florida Law School, Gainesville, 1965-1966. Associate Holland and Knight, Bartow, Florida, 1966-1969. Assistant attorney Orange County, 1978-1984.
Partner Gray, Harris & Robinson, Orlando, Florida, 1969—2003. Founding partner Harris, Harris, Bauerte and Sherma, PA, since 2003. Guest instructor Valencia Community College, 1978-1980.
Attorney Tourist Development Council, 1977-1984. Assistant prosecutor Orange County, 1969-1971.
Member East Ctl. Florida Regional Planning Council, Orlando, 1976-1977. Senior warden St. Michael's Episcopalian Church, 1980, lay reader since 1966. Chairman board trustees Trinity Preparatory School, since 1984.
Executive committee Florida Citrus Bowl, 1982-1985, board directors 1980-1985. Board directors March of Dimes 1977-1982, Parents Anonymous of Florida, Inc., 1982-1992, Valencia Community College Foundation, 1978-1990, Real Estate Advisory Board, Center for Real Estate Studies, University of Florida Warrington College of Business, 2004. Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Academy Florida Trial Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocate Forum, University Florida Alumni Association (national president 1981, chairman board 1982, director Gator boosters 1973-1983, province Commander since 1993, life), American Judicature Society, Florida Shrine Association (president 1982-1983), Order of Coif, Florida Blue Key, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Pi, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Order Foundation (board trustees 1999).
Clubs: Touchdown, Country, University (Orlando). Citrus. Lodges: Shriners (potentate 1983), Masons.
Married Dorothy Laing, December 6, 1960. Children: Sarah Overmeyer, Bruce McBrayer.