Shareholder, Giselle Carson, Named Lawyer of the Year
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 27, 2013 in News
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Marks Gray Shareholder, Giselle Carson, was honored as the 2013 Lawyer of the Year at the April 25th Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) Law Day luncheon. A committee of past recipients chose her in recognition of her determined dedication and tireless efforts in the advancement of our community. She is the fourth woman to receive the award joining Audrey Moran (1998), Circuit Court Judge Karen Cole (2004), and Cindy Laquidara (2010). Ms. Carson was in the United Kingdom […]
Continue ReadingShareholder, Edward L.Birk, Elected Treasurer of Defense Trial Attorneys
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 26, 2013 in News
Marks Gray Shareholder, Edward L. Birk was elected Treasurer of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) during the Association’s annual meeting this month. A member of ADTA since 2003, Mr. Birk has held a variety of positions within the organization, most recently as a member of the Executive Council since 2010. The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) is comprised of some of the finest trial attorneys in the United States, the District of […]
Continue ReadingMichael B. Bittner Elected President of the Jacksonville Association of Defense Counsel for 2013
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 26, 2013 in News
Marks Gray, P.A. Shareholder, Michael B. Bittner has been elected President of the Jacksonville Association of Defense Counsel for 2013. Mr. Bittner focuses his practice primarily on business and corporate law, commercial litigation, construction litigation and real property. Mr. Bittner became a Shareholder with Marks Gray on January 1, 2013. He is also a board member of Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida
Continue ReadingMarks Gray Shareholder, Giselle Carson, Keeping Businesses Informed on Evolving Immigration Reform
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 12, 2013 in News
Lead Immigration attorney, Giselle Carson, has been busy providing up to date information on immigration issues. From the topical release of the new Form I-9 to the H-1B Cap reached for 2014, businesses and individuals are kept abreast of the issues in real time. Click to read her article titled, “Keep An Eye on Form I-9” published in the NFL chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) newsletter. Click to read, May 7, An […]
Continue ReadingThe FY 2014 H-1B Cap has been reached! USCIS announced Friday that they have received a sufficient number of petitions for the 65,000 regular H-1B Visa limit and more than 20,000 petitions for the H-1B Masters cap. They are no longer accepting 2014 H-1B petitions. USCIS will conduct a random “lottery” to determine which petitions will be processed. USCIS has not said when this lottery will take place but is planning to release more information […]
Continue ReadingShareholder, Jeptha F. Barbour named to Live for Today Board of Directors
Marks Gray P.A. Apr 3, 2013 in News
Marks Gray attorney, Jeptha ‘Jep’ Barbour was named to the non-profit organization Live for Today. The foundation was formed to create adventure, encourage new experiences and uplift spirits through inspiring healthy lifestyles for young adults diagnosed with cancer. The mission statement of the foundation is to fous on living, not cancer. Co-founded by three young adults who are cancer survivors; Katie Pearsall, Kaitlyn Ash and Todd Blake . Mr. Barbour’s son attended school with Mr. Blake who was diagnosed at […]
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