Scott A. Cleary, Sr.
Scott is a Cape Cod, Massachusetts native, one of Ray and Carole Cleary's seven sons. He and his wife, Angie, have been happily married since November 1989. He is the proud father of four sons and a daughter. In addition to his passion for fair and just compensation for his clients, his recreational passions for men's hockey and men's lacrosse have helped pioneer youth hockey and high school and youth lacrosse in the Jacksonville area.
His Nease High School lacrosse team, which he coached from 2000 to 2003, was the only Florida public high school lacrosse team north of Orlando at the time. He currently coaches for Ponte Vedra Youth Boys Lacrosse for which his 12-year-old son, Cai, plays.
Scott is also a champion of children's rights, donating many hours to the representation of minor children.
Scott A. Cleary, Sr. - born Boston, Massachusetts, January 18, 1960; admitted to bar, 1985, Florida; 1987 U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida; 1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1989 U.S. Supreme Court.
Education: University of Florida (B.S., with high honors, 1981; J.D. 1984). Assistant Public Defender, 1984-1986.
Member: Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, Board Member of the Jacksonville Justice Association (past President), and volunteer attorney for the Guardian Ad Litem program.
