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I am certified as a specialist in Aviation Law by the Florida Bar and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating.  I obtained a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering degree from Auburn University in 1985 and a Juris Doctorate degree (Law) in 1990 from Nova University.  I am admitted to practice in all State Courts in Florida, all State Courts in Colorado, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.  HMy experience has concentrated in commercial litigation, aviation and marine litigation, defense of Federal Aviation Administration enforcement actions, and insurance litigation and insurance defense litigation for American and London insurers and syndicates. I have handled various admiralty matters including vessel seizures, forfeitures, seamen’s claims, cargo claims, and personal injury and death litigation.. I serve as a member of the Florida Bar Aviation Law Committee and have served on the Aviation Law Certification Committee, for which I am a past Chairperson, which determines if applicants meet the requirements to be Board Certified Aviation Attorneys.  I am a member of the Aviation Insurance Association, the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association, the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, National Business Aviation Association, and The Dade County Bar Association.. My work experience in the aeronautical engineering field was concentrated in structural dynamics and aero­dynamic testing and design.  My aeronautical educational back­ground includes training aeronautics and astronautics, structural analysis and design, vibrational dynamics, solid and liquid rocket propulsion, and jet propulsion.. I am a private pilot with SE & ME Land, SE Sea, and Instrument Airplane ratings. I have performed maintenance on single and multiengine aircraft under the supervision of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic or Authorized Inspector for a number of years. I am a 25+ year member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association.

J.R. spent most of his childhood in Northern Nevada. While there he was a dedicated debater, making it to Nationals on multiple occasions. When J.R. was offered a scholarship to Tulane University he couldn’t pass it up. During his time at Tulane, he was taken by the charm of the South. So much so he started a middle school debate league in New Orleans. When J.R. graduated cum laude with degrees in Political Science and Economics he decided to stay down South a bit longer to make sure the debate league would be able to continue after he returned home to Nevada. Just a few months later he met his future wife, a NOLA native. It didn’t take long before J.R. knew that his future wife would never leave Louisiana. After being offered multiple scholarships, J.R. accepted the offer made by Tulane University Law School. During his time at Tulane Law School J.R. was the Vice President then the President of the Federalist Society as well as the Associate Justice for Business Affairs for the Tulane Moot Court Program. J.R. graduated cum laude and also obtained a certification in the Civil Law. After graduation, J.R. was offered a judicial clerkship at the 11th JDC. After 5 years of working for 11th JDC and The Law Office of Verity Gentry, J.R. decided it was time to strike out on his own. Having fallen in love with North Louisiana, J.R. and his wife decided to stay in the area. J.R.’s practices include Successions, Wills, Divorce and Custody, and Property Disputes.