Background
Spencer, Sherwood was born in 1913 in Ashland, Kentucky, United States.
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Sherwood Spencer
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University of Florida (1931-1933. Juris Doctor, 1967, replaced Bachelor of Laws).
Career
Worked at Ellis, Spencer and Butler (Hollywood, Florida) specializing in General Civil Practice, Trials and Appeals in all State and Federal Courts, Banking and Financial Institutions, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Environmental, Zoning and Land Use, Estate Planning, Municipal, Probate and Real Estate. Admitted to the bar, 1936, Florida. 1961, United States. Supreme Court.
Phi Delta Phi.
City Attorney of Hollywood, 1949-1953. Member: South Broward, Broward County (President, 1949) and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Chairman, Probate Committee, 1950.
Member, Board of Governors, 1954-1963.
Member, 1961 and Chairman, 1961-1964, Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law. Member, Executive Council, Real Estate and Probate Section, 1965-1969).
(Retired)
Ellis, Spencer and Butler was founded in 1926 by Technical Director Ellis, Junior The firm was instrumental in the early development of the City of Hollywood. Ellis, Spencer and Butler has a well-established tradition of service to the local Broward County and state bar associations and civic activities.
The firm remains committed to excellence in service to its clients and the community.
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Membership
Member: South Broward, Broward County (President, 1949) and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Chairman, Probate Committee, 1950. Member, Board of Governors, 1954-1963.
Member, 1961 and Chairman, 1961-1964, Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law.
Member, Executive Council, Real Estate and Probate Section, 1965-1969). (Retired).
