Education

University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with honors
Jacksonville University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Suzanne M. Judas

Partner
Jacksonville
t: 904-798-7363

Suzanne Meyer Judas practices in the area of general civil litigation with a focus on admiralty and maritime law, media and communications, and personal injury. She also practices in the area of general corporate law representing business entities with general corporate transactions, including formation and contract matters and advising on issues related to insurance, non-competes, pensions, and sales and marketing.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Judas was a partner with the law firm of Gabel & Hair, where she litigated maritime and admiralty matters for international and domestic clients and First Amendment and public records matters for media clients, as well as handling corporate transactions for individuals and private businesses.

Ms. Judas was appointed by the chief judge of the U. S. District Court of the Middle District of Florida to its 2002 Magistrate Selection Committee, appointed chair of the 2004 Magistrate Retention Committee, chair in 2007 of the Magistrate Selection Committee, and chair in 2008 of Magistrate Retention Committee. The Florida Supreme Court appointed her to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners in 2004 and she currently serves as its chair.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Member of the Year, Propeller Club of the United States
  • Maritime Person of the Year, Port of Jacksonville, 2001
  • Pegasus Scholar of the Inner Temple, London, 1992

Memberships

  • The Propeller Club
  • Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Chair
  • Jacksonville Marine Transportation Exchange, Board of Directors
  • Jacksonville Women's Network, Past Director
  • Leadership Jacksonville, President, Alumni Association
  • American Inns of the Court, National Board of Trustees, 1994-2002
  • Rotary Club of Jacksonville
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • The Florida Bar Foundation
  • Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
  • Chester Bedell Inn of Court, pupil, barrister and master
  • WJCT/Stereo 90, Jacksonville's Public television and radio stations, Board of Directors
  • Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., former Board Member and Chair of the Civil Service Reform Task Force

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Tax Court

Published Articles & Books