Frederick H. Kent III serves as the firm president and leads the real estate law practice area at Marks Gray. He has extensive experience in the areas of commercial real estate and secured/real estate lending. He and his team, represent corporations and individuals with the purchase and sale of real estate. He also represents lenders and borrowers in connection with financing the purchase and construction of improvements on real estate.
Mr. Kent’s practice includes drafting and negotiating commercial leases, construction and construction lien law, mortgage/lien foreclosures, residential real estate matters, title insurance and the clearing of title defects. Mr. Kent supports other areas of the firm’s commercial practice including commercial litigation and estate and probate matters.
Admitted to Practice
- All Florida Courts
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Education
- Lafayette College in Easton Pennsylvania, B.A. in Economics, 1978
- Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Professional Affiliations/Organizations
- The Florida Bar
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Jacksonville Historical Society
- Rotary Club of Jacksonville
- 200 Club of Jacksonville
Honors & Awards
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report
- Super Lawyer by Florida Super Lawyers, 2007, 2011-2023
Certifications
- Board Certified in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education