David R. Jadon


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Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude (2018)

Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (2013)

Bar Admissions and Memberships

Florida Bar
United States District Court – Northern District of Florida
United States District Court – Middle District of Florida
United States District Court – Southern District of Florida
United States Court of Appeals – Eleventh Circuit

Associations

Florida Bar
The Federalist Society
Orange County Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division
Central Florida Gator Club
Seminole Club of Greater Orlando


 

Publications

  • “Don’t Expect Professors to Get Fired When They Say Something You Don’t Like.” Published by The Conversation, May 7, 2018
  • “National Debate Leads to First Amendment Smarts at Vero Beach High School.” Published by the TC Palm, part of the USA Today Network, June 20, 2017

 

Mr. Jadon is an associate at Hilyard, Bogan, & Palmer, P.A., focusing his practice on Section 1983 civil rights claims and amusement park liability. Mr. Jadon has experience trying cases in both state and federal courts as well as federal appellate practice.

Mr. Jadon graduated from Florida State University in 2013 where he double majored in Political Science and History. He later attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree, cum laude, in 2018.

During law school, Mr. Jadon served on the boards of several organizations, including the John Marshall Bar Association and the Student Bar Association. As a member of the Florida Moot Court Team and Florida Trial Team, Mr. Jadon competed in several mock trial and oral argument competitions across the country. Mr. Jadon also worked as a legal researcher with the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, where he co-wrote several amicus briefs for cases pending in federal appellate courts around the country on issues related to freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

A native Floridian, Mr. Jadon enjoys paddle boarding and surfing Florida’s waterways, hiking at the national parks, and cooking.