Background
DeVault, John A. was born on October 17, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
DeVault, John A. was born on October 17, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
University of Florida (B.S.B.R., 1964. Juris Doctor, 1967).
Worked at Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, Professional Association. Admitted to the bar, 1967, Florida. Blue Key; Delta Theta Phi.
University of Florida Moot Court Team.
Executive Editor, University of Florida Law Review, 1966-1967. Law Clerk to Honorable William A. McRae, Junior, United States.
District Judge, Middle District of Florida, 1967-1968. Chairman, Advisory Committee on Rules, United States.
District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1990-1993.
Member, Advisory Group, Civil Justice Reform Acting, 1991-1996. Member, United States Claims Court Advisory Council, 1986-1990. Master of the Bench, Chester Bedell Inn of Court, 1985.
Member: Jacksonville and American (Member, House of Delegates, 1994) Bar Associations.
The Florida Bar (President, 1995-1996. President-Elect, 1994-1995.
Member, Board of Governors, 1990-1996. Chairman, Trial Lawyers Section, 1988-1989).
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers.
American Board of Trial Advocates.
Fellow, American Bar Foundation. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).
Member, Advisory Group, Civil Justice Reform Acting, 1991-1996. Member, United States Claims Court Advisory Council, 1986-1990. Master of the Bench, Chester Bedell Inn of Court, 1985.
Member: Jacksonville and American (Member, House of Delegates, 1994) Bar Associations.
The Florida Bar (President, 1995-1996. President-Elect, 1994-1995.
Member, Board of Governors, 1990-1996. Chairman, Trial Lawyers Section, 1988-1989).
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers.
American Board of Trial Advocates.
Fellow, American Bar Foundation. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).