Mark Gelman

Biography

Mark received his bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in 1992 and his law degree from the Florida State University College of Law with high honors in 1995. His practice areas include the defense of workers' compensation and other injury and employment related litigation, as well as Entertainment Law. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1995 (Worker's Compensation and Entertainment Law Sections), the Jacksonville Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section), the Jacksonville Association of Defense Counsel, and the Jacksonville Claims Association. His bar memberships also include the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Mark previously served as Chairman of the Fourth Circuit UPL Committee for The Florida Bar, and presently serves as Chairman of the Fourth Circuit Grievance Committee B. He is a founding member of the Robert Williams Inns of Court. Mark is a member of the workers compensation committee for DRI. Mark is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). Mark also enjoys a strong pro bono practice and works extensively with families of children who are victims of violent crime. He represents Mark Lunsford (father of Jessica), Diena Thompson (mother of Somer) and Sue Rodriguez (grandmother of Christopher Barrios). Mark has made appearances on national television shows including "Larry King Live," "The O'Reilly Factor," "The CBS Morning Show," "Fox and Friends," "Nancy Grace" as well as numerous appearances on Court TV. Mark is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and has received an "Excellence in Litigation" award from CNA Insurance Company.

Education

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Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: FL