Name: S. Grier Wells
Age: Let’s just say I get in movies cheaper these days.
Family: Wife, Julie; stepdaughter, Julie; daughter, Kathleen; son, Sam.
Pets: Australian Shepherd (Trip); Himalayan (Emmaline — 19 years old)
Education: University of Florida - B.S., 1969; J.D. - 1975
Admitted to the Bar: Florida, 1975; Colorado, 1998
Employed by: GrayRobinson, P.A.
Field of practice: General litigation — commercial, construction, employment and personal injury
Professional Organizations: The Florida Bar, Bar of Colorado, Jacksonville Bar Association and American Board of Trial Advocates.
Community Involvement:
Aside from Bar activities, which keep me quite busy, I am in the process of volunteering for the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Also involved in church and San Marco-area activities.
How did you get involved?
Simple — recognized both needs and interests and just got involved.
How can someone else get involved?
Same process — match community or professional needs with your interests and go for it.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
I have learned that every endeavor always has a need for more help and ideas, and that, pardon the cliche, one’s highest achievement is helping another.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
Re-reading “Slaughterhouse Five” because my son is reading it in school.