Age: 30
Family: My beautiful wife, Shannon Schott
Pets: None at this time
Education: University of Florida, B.A., and Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D.
Admitted to the Bar: 2011
Employed by: Office of the Public Defender
Field of practice: Criminal defense
Professional organizations: The Jacksonville Bar Association and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Community involvement: The Sulzbacher Center and TaxSlayer Bowl Committee
How did you become involved: Our felony court director, Fred Gazaleh, has organized a great program of providing free legal advice at the Sulzbacher Center. Our good family friends encouraged me to become involved with the TaxSlayer Bowl Committee and the work it does for the community.
How can someone else get involved?
Email myself or Fred for more details on volunteering at the Sulzbacher Center. We are always looking for extra help.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
Many people in this community are in need of help, but so many others are willing to help.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy 1917-1963” by Robert Dallek.