“... Although an excellent advocate, he has never misled the Court.  His obvious commitment to honesty and integrity has always been evident to everyone associated with him, whether it is in the practice of law or his personal life.

“He exhibits a degree of maturity and judgment that would serve him well as a member of the judiciary.”        

Colie Nichols, Jr.
County Judge




“I have had the pleasure of practicing in the same areas of law as Ed Fleming for the past fifteen plus years.  In that time, Mr. Fleming and I have have represented clients adverse to one another on dozens of occasions.”

“One intangible that is very important in the public's perception of any judge is that of judicial temperament.  My years in court as a litigator have taught me that, especially from a client's perspective, the manner in which a trial judge handles a case can sometimes be nearly as important as the correctness of the judge's decision.  In observing Mr. Fleming's demeanor towards judges, opposing counsel, opposing clients, and his own clients, I am certain that Mr. Fleming would bring that important balance of justice and respect that is such an important intangible to an effective judiciary.”

Robert  A. Emmanuel, Attorney




“I have known Mr. Fleming for 15 years.  I am familiar with his reputation in the Pensacola community, in the legal community, and among the general public.  I have worked both with Mr. Fleming in representing clients, and on occasion as an adversary of his.  I served as an Arbitrator in a case where represented one of the parties.

Based on my experience with Mr. Fleming as a lawyer, and based on my observation of him in a litigation setting, watching him perform as an attorney, it is my opinion that Mr. Fleming possesses all of the qualifications necessary to make an outstanding judge.”

“In addition to complete honesty, intelligence and legal skills, all of which Mr. Fleming possesses in great quantities, I believe a good judge must also have the ability to be fair and reasonable in judging and deciding issues that come before him, without bias or prejudice of any kind.  I believe Mr. Fleming would be able, without any difficulty or reservation, whatsoever, to treat all people who would come before him on equal footing.”

James M. Wilson, Attorney