J. Brent Jones, Of Counsel

Brent Jones has practiced as a litigator in Florida for 39 years.  He practices in the areas of medical and nursing home negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, construction defects, and insurance coverage issues.

He is a native Floridian born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, where he developed his advocacy skills which translated well into his civil litigation career.

Brent spent several years as a Plaintiff’s attorney representing those injured as a result of medical and nursing home negligence.  This experience created a keen perspective which enhanced Brent’s ability to formulate effective and aggressive defense strategies when he resumed his practice as a defense lawyer. The bulk of Brent’s experience has been spent defending health care providers, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. In addition, he has done Appellate work drafting briefs and providing legal argument in cases brought before the Florida Supreme Court and the Fifth District Court of Appeals.

Brent is married to his wife of 29 years.  They reside in Sarasota with their two dogs.  He is an active member in his community, where he serves with the Meals on Wheels program and on the Board of Directors for the Sarasota Humane Society. Brent is an avid tennis player and enjoys traveling, attending plays, and wine tastings.

Associations:

• The Florida Bar
• Sarasota County Bar Association

Education:

• B.A., University of South Florida, 1977
• J.D., Loyola University School of Law, 1981

Admissions:

• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida