Atty. Frederick H. Kent III
Mr. Kent concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and secured/real estate lending.
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Frederick H. Kent III is a President based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Marks Gray, P.A.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1982). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1981) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Kent concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and secured/real estate lending
- He represents corporations and individuals with the purchase and sale of real estate
- He also represents lenders and borrowers in connection with financing the purchase and construction of improvements on real estate
- His practice includes drafting and negotiating commercial leases, construction and construction lien law, mortgage/lien foreclosures, residential real estate matters, title insurance and the clearing of title defects
- Mr. Kent supports other areas of the firm’s commercial practice including commercial litigation and estate and probate matters
- Mr. Kent is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- He has been selected for inclusion for the Florida Super Lawyers® list in 2007 and from 2011-2017
- Mr. Kent was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Banking and Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Best Lawyers has recognized Mr. Kent for five consecutive years
- In 2017, he was asked to serve on the Board of the Jacksonville Historical Society
- Mr. Kent has been in private practice in Jacksonville since graduating law school
- He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Jacksonville Bar Association, and the American Bar Association
- Mr. Kent is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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