In 2024, Marks Gray celebrated 125 years of law practice focused on Northeast Florida’s businesses, residents and the community with multiple service and fundraising projects by volunteers from the firm’s staff and attorneys.
To commemorate its anniversary year, the firm participated in more than 125 hours of community service in 2024, including working with Beaches Habitat for Humanity, volunteering at Feeding Northeast Florida and fundraisers with its Community Service Committee.
“We’re proud to celebrate our place in Jacksonville history,” said Frederick H. Kent III, firm president and shareholder.
“Our legacy of service and civic engagement is reinforced through our commitment to community, inspired by our founding members.”
Tracing its origin to 1899 when attorney Richard P. Marks opened his office in Jacksonville, the business and corporate law firm has weathered times of war, economic peaks and valleys, as well as major changes in Jacksonville.
Harry Gray graduated from the University of Kansas Law School and joined the firm in 1916.
During its 125 years, Marks Gray has had six presidents of the Jacksonville Bar Association, two presidents of The Florida Bar and several attorneys who have been appointed or elected judges.
Since Richard Marks began his solo practice, the firm has grown to more than 50 employees and more than 20 attorneys.