Age: 40
Family: Lori Ann Bittner, wife; Hannah Bittner, 6; and Jacob Bittner, 4.
Pets: We have a 12-year-old pug creatively named “Pugsley.”
Education: Duquesne University, undergrad; University of Florida Levin College of Law
Admitted to the Bar: 2003
Employed by: Marks Gray
Field of practice: Commercial and civil litigation
Professional organizations: The Florida Bar; The Jacksonville Bar Association; Florida Defense Lawyers Association, chair of Construction Law Committee; Jacksonville Association of Defense Counsel, treasurer.
Community involvement: Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida, board member; Ronald McDonald House Children’s Way 5K Run Committee, 2008 chair; Catholic Lawyers Guild, Red Mass 2011-12 chair; Volunteer Attorney Ad Litem for children’s issues.
How did you become involved?
I first became involved in the Jacksonville community with the Ronald McDonald House Children’s Way 5K Run Committee, which plans and coordinates this annual charity fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. I recently have become involved with Lutheran Social Services, which is a faith-based social service ministry focused on helping Jacksonville individuals and families with a wide range of needs including food, shelter, fiscal education, disease prevention and education. Over the past two years, I have been honored to coordinate the Catholic Lawyers Guild’s Annual Red Mass, which brings together members of the North Florida legal, governmental and law enforcement communities for spiritual direction.
How can someone else become involved?
Volunteer your time and/or legal expertise to a cause or organization that is important to you.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
Service to the community makes me a better lawyer, husband and father. I have met many talented and interesting people through these experiences.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“Fathers Playing Catch with Sons,” by Donald Hall.