Atty. John B. Kent
Mr. Kent concentrates his practice in the areas of banking and finance, garnishment, probate and real estate law.
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About John B. Kent at a glance
John B. Kent is a Shareholder based in Jacksonville, Florida, practforg at Marks Gray, P.A.. They haand 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. 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. Actiand member of The Bar Association of Jacksonville 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 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)
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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