Roberta Ann Colton

Background

Colton, Roberta Ann was born on July 22, 1957 in New York City. Daughter of John Adam Colton and Roberta (Phillips) Russell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University of Virginia, 1979; Juris Doctor, William & Mary College, 1982.

Career

Law clerk to Honorary James C. Hill, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit), Atlanta, 1982-1983; associate, Trenam, Kemker et al, Tampa, Florida, 1983-1987; partner, Trenam, Simmons, Kemker et al, Tampa, Florida, since 1988. Vice president, board directors Playmakers, Inc., Tampa, 1986-1992.

Achievements

• Roberta Ann Colton has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Collections Lieutenant Heart Association, Tampa, 1988. Coach Brandon High School Legal Studies Program, Brandon, Florida, 1986-1988. President's counsel Florida Orchestra.

Board directors Bay Area Aids Consortion, Inc., 1990-1993. Member American Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, Florida Bar Association (bankruptcy section 1986-1992, vice chairman bankruptcy/UCC committee 1991-1992, chairman bankruptcy/UCC committee 1992-1993, executive counsel business law section 1988-1999, chair 1997-1998, CLE committee 1988-1991), Florida Association Woman Lawyers, Federal Bar Association (board directors), Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, Southern District Bankruptcy Bar Association, Hillsborough County Bar Association.

Connections

Father:

John Adam Colton Russell

Mother:

Roberta (Phillips) Russell