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Tyler Fugitt
Featured LawyerReal Estate Law
1400 Prudential Drive, Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Area of Practice: Construction Law & Civil Litigation Tyler L. Fugitt is the Managing Partner at Iseley | Fugitt in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in commercial and construction litigation. He earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University’s College of Business in 2010, followed by his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law, with a Certificate in Business Law, in 2014. He also holds an M.B.A. from Jacksonville University’s Davis College of Business, where he graduated summa cum laude and received the prestigious 2014 Outstanding Student Award, recognizing him as the top student in his MBA program. Mr. Fugitt was admitted to the Florida Bar and the Middle District of Florida in 2015. He focuses his practice on a wide range of legal areas, including commercial litigation, construction litigation, contracts, real estate, construction liens, payment and performance bond litigation, commercial liability insurance defense, business transactions, business formation, construction project guidance, and construction industry licensure. He has significant experience handling complex multimillion-dollar construction defect cases and class action lawsuits. Throughout his career, Mr. Fugitt has served a diverse client base across Florida, ranging from small businesses and entrepreneurs to large corporations, including developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, real estate firms, condominium and homeowners associations, material suppliers, and many others within the construction industry. His extensive knowledge in business, finance, accounting, construction, and litigation provides him with a unique skill set that has been continually tested and proven in his practice. A committed member of the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association (NEFBA), the National Underground Contractors Association (NUCA), and the St. Johns Builder’s Council, Mr. Fugitt actively supports and leads various local trade and leadership organizations. He co-founded NEFBA’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) in 2019 and has held numerous leadership roles within these organizations. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Fugitt lives in the San Marco area of Jacksonville with his wife and two children. Together, they enjoy traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.
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William Gentry
MemberCivil Litigation
136 E Bay St suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
Jacksonville native W.C. Gentry is a Board-Certified Trial Lawyer who has handled some of Florida’s most high-profile cases involving public health, safety and education. He is a past President of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and has received its highest award for Outstanding and Distinguished Service in the Pursuit of Justice. Mr. Gentry received his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Florida College of Law in 1971. Since 1976, he has had the highest rating possible from Martindale Hubbell, which is the most prestigious attorney-peer-review system. Mr. Gentry has been recognized as one of Florida’s Top Trial Lawyers and has broad experience and a record of achievement. He successfully represented the State of Florida against the Tobacco Industry, culminating in a multi-billion-dollar settlement and major public health benefits. Mr. Gentry has been successfully engaged in numerous complex issues and much of his career has been devoted to leading and working with others to achieve collaborative success. Mr. Gentry was a Founding Board Member of Trial Lawyers Care, Inc. from 2001-2003, which was dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to the victims of 9/11. He was heavily engaged in the initial research and analysis of the various issues involved in the multi-jurisdictional plane crashes and helped develop processes, protocols and guidelines for intake and handling claims by the hundreds of volunteer attorneys who offered free legal assistance to victims and their families. When Gentry is not practicing law, he has used his passion for his hometown to help the Jacksonville community. Gentry played a key role in establishing Jacksonville’s first Ethics Commission, led Mayor Tommy Hazouri’s campaign to eliminate the city’s odor problem, and served as Education Chair of The Jacksonville Journey, Mayor John Peyton’s community-wide anti-crime initiative.
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