Atty. G. Ray "Ray" Driver, Jr.
Practicing law for over 20 years, founding partner Ray Driver focuses on corporate law (including mergers and acquisitions), business, contracts, venture capital and securities law. He represents clients in business acquisitions, dispositions and mergers, as well as providing ongoing counseling regarding business formation, corporate governance, contract law and ancillary legal issues.
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G. Ray "Ray" Driver, Jr. is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Florida (1995). Educated at University of Florida (J.D. with honors, 1994) and University of Florida (M.A. with honors (Accounting), 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Jacksonville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Practicing law for over 20 years, founding partner Ray Driver focuses on corporate law (including mergers and acquisitions), business, contracts, venture capital and securities law
- He represents clients in business acquisitions, dispositions and mergers, as well as providing ongoing counseling regarding business formation, corporate governance, contract law and ancillary legal issues
- He also counsels clients in obtaining capital through private placements, venture capital investments and other financing transactions
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
G. Ray "Ray" Driver, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
G. Ray "Ray" Driver, Jr. is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
G. Ray "Ray" Driver, Jr. is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Florida →
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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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