Background
Clarke, Junior, Thomas L. was born on March 6, 1937 in Thomasville, Georgia, United States.
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Thomas L. Clarke, Junior.
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Florida State University (Bachelor of Science, 1959). University of Florida (Juris Doctor, 1963).
Career
Worked at Lane, Trohn, Clarke, Bertrand, Vreeland & Jacobsen, P.A. (Lakeland, Florida) specializing in General Civil and Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Real Estate and Probate Law. Workers Compensation, Corporation, Insurance and Taxation Law.
Admitted to the bar, 1964, Florida.
Circuit Court Judge, 1980-1984. Member: Lakeland (President, 1971-1972), Tenth Judicial Circuit and American Bar Associations.
The Florida Bar (Member: Professional Ethics Committee, 1977-1980. Judicial Ethics Committee, Supreme Courts Committee on Standards of Conduct Governing Judges, 1989-1992).
Supreme Court Certified Civil and Family Mediator.
The firm of Lane, Trohn, Clarke, Bertrand, Vreeland & Jacobsen, P.A., Polk County"s largest firm, represents the merger of two of Florida"s older law practices. Our Bartow group has practiced continuously since 1900 and our oldest member, Central America Boswell still actively practices. The Lakeland office has been in continuous practice since 1920.
Traditionally, the firm"s principal interests have been civil trial practice, governmental law, business transactions, real property, banking, estates and trusts.
The firm has substantial involvement in local civic activities and has significant ties to the community, represents the County and several cities in civil litigation.
Achievements
Membership
Member: Lakeland (President, 1971-1972), Tenth Judicial Circuit and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Member: Professional Ethics Committee, 1977-1980. Judicial Ethics Committee, Supreme Courts Committee on Standards of Conduct Governing Judges, 1989-1992).
Supreme Court Certified Civil and Family Mediator.
