Atty. John B. Kent
Mr. Kent concentrates his practice in the areas of banking and finance, garnishment, probate and real estate law.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 62+ Years Experience
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About John B. Kent at a Glance
John B. Kent is a Shareholder based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Marks Gray, P.A.. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on wills, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1964), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Tax Court (1965), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1973), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1981). Educated at University of Florida (J.D. New, 1964) and Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale University (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Jacksonville American Bar Association. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John B. Kent
- Mr. Kent concentrates his practice in the areas of banking and finance, garnishment, probate and real estate law
- He is a member of the American and Jacksonville Bar Associations
- Mr. Kent’s other affiliations are: Rotary Club of Jacksonville (1968-present), Paul Harris Fellow, past Assistant Treasurer, past Director of Rotary Charity Foundation
- St. Marks Episcopal Church
- past member of the Vestry and Executive Committee
- Lay Reader, Chalice Administrator
- St. Marks Episcopal Day School (past member Board of Trustees, Treasurer, Chairman of Finance Committee, Chairman of Development Committee, member Executive Committee)
- Committee of 100, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 1987-88
- Legal Aid Society of Jacksonville (past member Board of Directors)
- Riverside Hospital Foundation (past member Board of Trustees, past Chairman of Grants Committee)
- Manuscript Senior Honor Society, Yale University
- Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity
- Delta Kappa Epsilon, college fraternity
- Kent Theaters, Inc. (past member Board of Directors, General Counsel and President)
- National Association of Theater Owners, member President’s Advisory Committee, past Director
- National Association of Theater Owners of Florida (past Vice President and member Board of Directors)
- Florida Community College of Jacksonville Foundation (past President and member Board of Governors)
- Children’s’ Home Society of Florida (past Vice President, member Board of Directors; Assistant Counselor and member of Executive Committee)
- Children’s’ Home Society, Northeastern Division (past President and member Board of Directors)
- Yale Club of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia (Board of Directors, past President)
- Marquis Who’s Who in America (1997-present)
Practice Areas Explained
John B. Kent's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Kent handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Wills in Jacksonville
John B. Kent is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →
Estate Planning & Probate in Jacksonville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John B. Kent is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
Business & Corporate Law in Jacksonville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John B. Kent is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real Estate Law in Jacksonville
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John B. Kent is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Tax Law in Jacksonville
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John B. Kent is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
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 venue, 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.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jacksonville Choose John B. Kent
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John B. Kent's practice in the field of wills, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John B. Kent brings 62+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court, John B. Kent can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, estate planning, and business, John B. Kent can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means John B. Kent attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John B. Kent Handles in Jacksonville
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