Jacksonville, FL Lawyers

Real Estate Law

3744 Julington Creek Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, USA

Gregory J. Lesak, Jr., special counsel at Jimerson Birr, focuses on having a deep understanding of the underlying business and specific needs of his clients. He is results-driven and aggressive, but most importantly, being cost-effective is at the forefront of everything that Mr. Lesak does. Over the years, he has developed a unique perspective for assisting clients, gained from significant experience as a transactional attorney, a litigation attorney, and as in-house counsel for a large publicly traded company. As such, he has served as both the client and the attorney, which uniquely equips him to fully understand the business needs of clients and solve problems. As a solutions-focused lawyer grounded by extensive business knowledge, when representing clients, Mr. Lesak focuses on problem solving and sees this as the core role counsel should play. Prior to joining Jimerson Birr, Mr. Lesak was in-house counsel for a large publicly traded company after working as an attorney for several prominent law firms specializing in complex commercial litigation and real estate development. Over the years, he has developed a diverse skill set by working on a wide range of matters. Specifically, Mr. Lesak started his legal career with a local law firm doing large real estate transactional and land use work before transitioning to complex commercial litigation. From there, he would transition to serve as in-house counsel leading multiple attorneys and litigation matters, and also creating and managing a large contracting program for the company. Managing litigation over the years has allowed him to develop a strong understanding of risk versus reward as well as case value, which he utilizes in every matter he works on to this day. Mr. Lesak has particular expertise in landlord tenant leasing and dispute resolution, construction contracting and dispute resolution, complex commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and client contract drafting and negotiations. Additionally, he has extensive expertise in contract automation and cyber security.

Personal Injury Law

1680 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

J. “Scott” Nooney founded Law Offices of Nooney, Roberts, Hewett & Nowicki and is the firm’s managing partner. Scott continues to command the firm’s personal injury practice and leads the team of five attorneys. Scott ensures the daily operations of the firm are attended to with special attention. He began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit where he prosecuted misdemeanor, felony offenses, and juvenile cases from 1987 until 1991. Following his time at the State Attorney’s Office, Scott furthered his career in private practice with a few firms in the Jacksonville area. In 1997, Scott founded J. Scott Nooney & Associates and in 2004, he joined with Michael Roberts to form what is now the Law Offices of Nooney, Roberts, Hewett & Nowicki. Scott was born in Jacksonville, Florida and is a 4th generation Jacksonville native. He earned his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1984 and later earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University in 1987. Scott resides in San Marco with his lovely wife, Erin. Scott and Erin have three children, Jeff, Caroline and Hank. In his free time, he is an active member with the Church of Our Savior Episcopal, spends time with his family and friends, enjoys traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, and watching Seminole football. Go Noles!

Corporate and Transactional Law

1031 LaSalle Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Banking and Finance Law

Personal Injury Law

9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

James Holland II or Jamie brings nearly 3 decades of trial experience to Holland Law. He’s a Nationally Board Certified Trial Attorney who takes a compassionate approach to his cases. His goal is to help clients make the best of difficult situations and serve as their trusted legal advocate during and after their cases. When he’s not representing clients, Jamie can be found coaching trial advocates and teaching CLE’s. Holland’s exemplary work and his dedication to ensuring justice for his clients have landed him multiple accolades and recognitions. A few of these include the Mickey Smiley award from the Florida Justice Association Young Lawyers Board and designation as a Super Lawyers in both Florida and Alabama.

Criminal Defense Law

3219 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

Janet Johnson graduated from Connecticut College in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and worked at Rolling Stone Magazine before attending law school. Janet obtained her law degree in 1994 from the University of Oregon School of Law. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994 and the Colorado Bar in 1996 and is licensed to practice in federal court. Attorney Janet Johnson is licensed to practice before all Florida State Courts, as well as in the State of Colorado. She is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Bar Association. Janet Johnson is recognized in the legal community as an experienced DUI defense attorney, which is why she was tapped to served as Faculty Member for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers seminar on DUI entitled “Blood, Breath and Tears” in 2012.