Edward L. Birk

Mr. Birk has practiced with Marks Gray, P.A. since June 1999 and as a partner in the law firm since January 2003. Mr. Birk is a News Media & First Amendment attorney. In addition, he represents clients in municipal liability, E.R.I.S.A. Benefits; Employment; Fair Labor Standards Act; and Products Liability.

Previously, he served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Lacy A. Collier. Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Birk worked as a reporter and editor for The Associated Press in Boston, Miami and Tallahassee from 1983 to 1989. He also worked for the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, as Public Information Administrator from 1989 to 1992.

Admitted to Practice

• Florida

Education

• University of Massachusetts-Amherst, B.A. in Journalism, 1983
• Florida State University College of Law, J.D. with honors, 1995
  • Editor-in-Chief of Florida State University Law Review

Professional Affiliations/Organizations

• Defense Research Institute, Board Member
• Jacksonville Bar Association
• Florida Bar Association
• Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
• American Bar Association Forum on Communications
• American Bar Association Foundation
• Florida First Amendment Foundation
  • Litigation advisory panel

Honors & Awards

• Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Rated
• Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, 2022, Insurance Law 
• Best Lawyers in America, 2013 – Present
  • Employment Law
  • First Amendment Law 
  • Insurance Law 
  • Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Florida Super Lawyers list, 2013-2021