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10407 Centurion Parkway North Suite 200
Jacksonville, Florida 32256

Jacksonville

The addition of a team of attorneys in Jacksonville, Florida in 2010 expanded our firm’s reach to more effectively and efficiently serve valued financial services clients in the Southeast United States. The attorneys who make Jacksonville their home bring experience working in-house for some of the largest financial services firms in the world, as well as seasoned trial experience handling complex commercial litigation disputes.

Insights

Presentation

Legends Among Us: Celebrating Excellence and Achievement

July 20, 2024

Jessica VanTroost will co-present "PowerPoint Presentation Legends Among Us: Celebrating Excellence and Achievement" on July 20, 2024, during the ALA Chapter Leadership Institute Conference in Salt Lake City, UT.

News Release

McGlinchey Ranked for Legal Diversity by Vault, American Lawyer

July 2, 2024

McGlinchey was named among many AmLaw 100 and 200 firms among Vault’s 2025 rankings for Diversity in Law Firms, based on input from the firm’s Associates. McGlinchey also ranked in two categories in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Diversity Scorecards: Women in Law and the LGBTQ+ Scorecard.

News Release

Kerry Cummings to Lead McGlinchey’s Fort Lauderdale Office

April 2, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce the appointment of Kerry Ann Cummings as the Office Managing Member of its Fort Lauderdale office. Kerry brings a wealth of legal expertise and leadership skills to her new role, which will further enhance the firm's presence and service offerings in the South Florida region.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Am I Entitled to a Bonus?

February 16, 2024

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

News Release

Ferachi to Serve Second Term as McGlinchey’s Managing Member

February 7, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2024, Michael Ferachi has been elected to serve a second three-year term as the firm’s Managing Member. “I am proud of the progress the firm made during my first term, ranging from growing our employee headcount and geographic footprint to expanding our practice areas,More

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can a Non-Signatory Be Compelled to Arbitrate?

January 26, 2024

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Have I Been Unjustly Enriched?

January 16, 2024

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

News Release

McGlinchey Stafford Names Eight New Members in 2024

January 2, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the eight attorneys who have been named Members at the firm, effective January 1, 2024. These attorneys represent four practice groups and six of the firm’s 17 offices.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can I Lose the Ability to Compel Arbitration?

December 28, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

News Release

McGlinchey’s Israel, Ferachi named to Litigation Counsel of America

December 26, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Kimberly H. Israel (Jacksonville) and Michael D. Ferachi (Baton Rouge) have been named Fellows in the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Practicing in McGlinchey’s Financial Services Litigation group, KimMore

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is a Former Employee Protected by the ADA?

October 20, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Am I Entitled to Indemnification?

September 29, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

News Release

65 McGlinchey Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch

August 17, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that 65 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These attorneys represent 12 of the firm’s 17 offices throughout nine states and Washington D.C. The recognized attorneys practice in 39 distinct areas of law. Seventeen attorneys are being recognized for the first time.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is One Text Message Enough?

July 31, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is My Contract Specific Enough to be Enforceable?

May 26, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

When Do I Need to Establish Article III Standing?

May 5, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can I Settle for Injunctive Relief in a Class Action?

April 20, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

When is a Class Action Superior?

March 31, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

News Release

McGlinchey Welcomes Florida Bankruptcy Litigator Edmund Whitson

March 14, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that leading financial services attorney Edmund Whitson has joined the firm’s Creditors’ Rights, Financial Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group as a member (partner). Resident in Tampa, Ed focuses his practice on complex legal matters spanning the corporate life cycle, from transactions and commercial litigation to creditors’ rights disputes, workouts, and related matters.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is My FDCPA Claim Timely?

March 14, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

In the Media

HyreCar Files for Bankruptcy, Prepares for Sale

March 2, 2023

Member Ed Whitson (Jacksonville) was interviewed by Auto Finance News about HyreCar's bankruptcy filing. Ed discussed what this filing means for HyreCar, how companies can use bankruptcy as a tool, and what we can expect from bankruptcies in the coming year.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Who has Standing to Assert a TILA Violation?

February 20, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can I Stop Invasive Corporate-Wide Discovery?

February 3, 2023

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can a Corporate Officer Be Sued Individually?

December 22, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Did my actions waive my contractual rights?

December 5, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

News Release

McGlinchey’s Jessica VanTroost Elected to ALA Board of Directors

December 1, 2022

McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator resident in the firm’s Jacksonville office, has been elected to the international board of directors of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA).

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is My Arbitration Agreement Enforceable?

November 18, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can I take Possession without a Lawsuit?

October 31, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is My Contract Void?

October 11, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Has my contract been modified?

September 22, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Do I have standing to bring a declaratory judgment action?

September 7, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation. We’re pleased to expand our Commercial Law Bulletin from its previous coverage of Ohio case law to include additional areas in McGlinchey’s footprint.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Can I recover excess proceeds from a foreclosure sale?

August 19, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation. We’re pleased to expand our Commercial Law Bulletin from its previous coverage of Ohio case law to include additional areas in McGlinchey’s footprint.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Do I have a State Court Standing Defense?

July 26, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Did I waive the terms of my contract?

July 8, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

Presentation

First Five Live at ALA Annual Conference

May 15, 2022

Jessica VanTroost will co-facilitate the “First Five Live” at the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Conference in Kissimmee, FL on May 15, 2022

Published Article

FinTech Regulation: How True Lender, Valid-When-Made, and the Fight About Usury Impact FinTech Business Models

April 27, 2022

The laws governing FinTechs have continued to develop. One prominent business model utilized by FinTech companies involves partnerships with traditional depository institutions, often state-chartered, FDIC-insured community banks. In the context of this model, the non-depository FinTech companies and traditional depository institutions act together to offer consumer financial services and products.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

When do the AAA Rules Govern Arbitrability?

April 25, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

Presentation

Leading Through Unexpected Change

April 12, 2022

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will co-present “Leading through Unexpected Change” for the Southwest Washington Society for Human resources (SHRM) on April 12, 2022.

Podcasts

Podcast: Woman’s History Month: Uplift Panel Discussion

March 24, 2022

In honor of Women's History Month, members of Uplift, McGlinchey’s women’s initiative, gathered for a multi-generational discussion about the evolution of practicing law as a woman, the importance of women as leaders and mentors, and what the future holds.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Does surrender in bankruptcy accelerate a debt?

February 25, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

Is my class action moot?

February 11, 2022

McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation. We’re pleased to expand our Commercial Law Bulletin from its previous coverage of Ohio case law to include additional areas in McGlinchey’s footprint.

Presentation

The Office Revisited

February 18, 2022

Jessica VanTroost (Jacksonville) will participate in a panel discussion entitled “The Office Revisited” for the Tennessee Association of Legal Administrators Statewide Retreat on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Presentation

Leading Through Unexpected Change

February 15, 2022

Jessica VanTroost will co-present "Leading Through Unexpected Change" to the Houston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators on February 15, 2022.

McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin

When will my non-compete agreement end?

January 28, 2022

McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin is a biweekly update of recent, unique, and impactful cases in state and federal courts in the area of commercial litigation.

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