Name: Bryan Rendzio
Age: 39
Family: Wife, Stacy, and our two boys, Aiden, 5, and Lucas, 2.
Pets: Gator (black Labrador) and Bailey (yellow lab mix)
Education: Florida State University, B.A., and Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D.
Admitted to the Bar: Sept. 11, 2001
Employed by: Franson, Iseley & Rendzio
Field of practice: Business litigation, construction litigation (board certified in construction law) and mediation services (Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediator)
Professional organizations: The Florida Bar Association (Construction Law Certification Review Course Committee co-chair and Construction Law Institute Committee); The Jacksonville Bar Association (Construction Law Committee, chair); Northeast Florida Builders Association; St. Johns Builders Council; the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators; AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell; and Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (construction litigation), 2010–present.
Community involvement: Ponte Vedra Palm Valley Athletic Association youth baseball, Palms Presbyterian Church and St. Johns Builders Council, board of directors, 2013-present.
How did you get involved?
Somewhat selfishly, my primary involvement and focus have been on my two young boys. I want to capture every moment that I can before the time is gone. I cherish family dinners even if the response from my boys is a shrug of the shoulders when I ask how their day was. My involvement with other civic organizations has been primarily through my trade groups wherein I have contributed donations and have spent time assisting with such great organizations as St. Augustine Youth Services. My goals for 2015 going forward include becoming more active by undertaking responsibilities as a director for a local charitable organization focusing on underprivileged children.
How can someone else get involved?
I believe that the Northeast Florida area showcases professionals who exemplify a balance of work and community involvement. I am always amazed when reading the achievements of fellow lawyers who not only lead by example, but also push for others to join. The best way to get involved is to be proactive by contacting those professionals or groups who are reaching out and finding out how to help. Be proactive, not reactive.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
That life is a balance that requires equal parts work, family and community involvement.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“Fox in Socks” (to my 5-year-old). By the way, thank you Dr. Seuss for filling my head with such tongue-twisting phrases as “when beetles fight these battles in a bottle with their paddles and the bottle’s on a poodle and the poodle’s eating noodles” after a day of analyzing legal briefs. Kidding, of course.