David H. McClain

David Hollingsworth McClain (born June 4, 1933) is an American attorney and former politician in the state of Florida.

David H. McClain
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 21st district
In office
November 21, 1972 – November 16, 1982
Preceded byHenry B. Sayler[1]
Succeeded byBetty Castor[2]
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 24th district
In office
May 1970 – November 21, 1972
Preceded byJoseph A. McClain, Jr.[3]
Succeeded byThomas "Tom" Gallen, Jr.[4]
Personal details
Born
David Hollingsworth McClain[5]

(1933-06-04) June 4, 1933
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Carroll McClain
Children2
ResidenceTampa, Florida
EducationDuke University (BA)
George Washington University (MA)
Stetson University (LLB)
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1953-1955
Unit1st Infantry Division

Early life, education & military service

McClain was born in Macon, Georgia and moved to Florida in 1956. He is an alumnus Duke University (BA), George Washington University (MA), and Stetson College of Law (LLB).[6] He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 as a member of the 1st Infantry Division.[7][6]

Political career

From 1964 to 1970 he served on the Board of Public Relations and Convention Facilities and served as vice chairman from 1969 to 1970.[8] He is a former member of the Florida Law Revision Council.[8][9] From 1969 to 1970 he served as a legal advisor to the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee.[8] He is a former member of the Hillsborough County Republican State Committee and former assistant treasurer of the Florida Republican Party.[8]

He was elected to the Florida State Senate for the 24th district in 1971. He was redistricted to the 21st district in 1973, and served until 1982. He is a member of the Republican Party.[10] From 1986 to 1987 he served as an assistant city attorney in Tampa.[9][7]

He was a member of the Motor Vehicle Insurance Task Force in 1989.[9][7] From 1989 to 1990 he served on the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority.[9][7]

He practiced law in Florida. He was a senior partner with McClain, Smoak & Chistolini, LLC in Tampa until his retirement.[9][11]

Personal life

He and his wife Carroll have two children.

References
  1. The Florida Handbook (1971-1972), page 136
  2. The Florida Handbook (1983-1984), page 116
  3. The Florida Handbook (1969-1970), page 122
  4. The Florida Handbook (1973-1974), page 185
  5. Duke University (Class of 1957) Yearbook, page 409
  6. 1974-1976 Florida Senate Handbook
  7. Hubbell, Martindale (December 2007). Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii (Volume 4 - 2008). Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561607730.
  8. 1980-1982 Florida Senate Handbook
  9. David H. McClain, Senior Partner Attorney
  10. http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/Senate18452001.html
  11. Florida Bar Profile


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