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We are proud to have two retired Fifth District Court of Appeal judges of counsel to our firm. Their expertise in appellate practice makes them a valuable asset for attorneys who are in need of assistance and guidance when preparing for an oral argument at the Fifth District Court of Appeal.

Gilbert S. Goshorn, Jr., joined the Firm in 2002 after serving as judge of the Fifth District Court of Appeal for ten years, where he was Chief Judge from 1991-93. Prior to serving on the 5th DCA, Mr. Goshorn served as a judge with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, and was Chief Judge of that court during his tenure. He was nominated for appointment to the Florida Supreme Court in 1993. From 1988 to 1999, Mr. Goshorn was a member of the Judicial Qualification Commission and was Chair of that body from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Goshorn is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, where he was a member of Florida Blue Key, and a member of the University of Florida Hall of Fame. Mr. Goshorn is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Earle W. Peterson, Jr., joined the Firm in 2006 after serving as judge of the Fifth District Court of Appeal for sixteen years, where he was Chief Judge from 1995 to 1997. Prior to serving on the 5th DCA, Mr. Peterson served as a judge with the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Peterson worked as a certified public accountant, and was also an officer in the US Army Reserve. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law, with high honors, and was ranked first in his class. He was the Editor in Chief of the symposium issue of the Florida Law Review. He is a member of the University of Florida Hall of Fame. Mr. Peterson was recently appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to the 5th Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee.