Name:
Jeffrey Marks.
Age:
60.
Family:
Wife Penny; two grown children, Sherry and Fred.
Pets:
Striper, our cat.
Education:
B.A. in English, University of Florida; J.D., University of Florida.
Admitted to the Bar:
1974.
Employed by:
Ryan and Marks Attorneys.
Field of practice:
Board certified in real estate. Our firm also practices business law and wills and probate.
Professional Organizations:
The Jacksonville Bar Association; The Florida Bar; First Coast Real Estate Council.
Community Involvement:
OneJax Board of Directors, Beth Shalom Congregation Board of Directors.
How did you get involved?
When I began practicing in 1974, the partners of the firm, Al Schneider and Mike Dunay, encouraged me to become involved in the community, as they were. My first involvement was as a member of the Community Mental Health Advisory Board. I have also served as the vice president of the Jacksonville Track Club, a national chief in the YMCA Indian Guide Program, on the board of directors of the Jacksonville Jewish Federation, as a member of the Bolles School Alumni Board and a member of the Jacksonville Community Relations Commission. OneJax was formerly a chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. OneJax is an interfaith organization whose mission is to promote respect and understanding for people of different religions, races, cultures and beliefs in Northeast Florida. OneJax is known for its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service (for more than 91 years), the MetroTown Program for 10th-12th graders, its annual Oneness of Humanity Celebration and the Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner.
How can someone else get involved?
Ask any worthy organization how you can become involved. Volunteers and board members are often needed. Lawyers can bring excellent skills to these organizations.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
That Jacksonville has so many good people who give so much of their time to worthy organizations and that Jacksonville is making strides in the areas of diversity and religious and racial tolerance.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese, an incredible book.