Jonathan Powers Gray, Esq
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About
Dedicated and results-driven attorney with nearly three years of experience providing legal counsel and litigation representation across diverse practice areas. I pride myself on establishing rapport with clients in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner and collaborating with team members. I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions, ensuring compliance, and protecting clients' interests.
Eager to expand my experience into new areas of law and explore opportunities across other and/or related fields where my advocacy, analytical thinking, and client-centered skills can provide meaningful value.
Experience
Property Damage Attorney - Sunshine State Law Firm - Winter Park, FL
(2025-04)
As a property damage attorney, I was able to manage a small team and a full caseload of my own, where we represented Florida property owners, businesses, and condo associations in first-party property insurance claims.
- I negotiated settlements with insurance carriers to maximize clients' recovery.
- Develop and maintain effective case handling experience.
- Manage cases from pre-suit through litigation and resolution.
- Analyze contracts, legal issues, and insurance policies.
Property Damage Attorney - Cohen Law Group - Maitland, FL
(2024-03 - 2025-04)
As a first-year associate, I was able to assist my partner and have a small caseload of my own, where we represented Florida property owners, businesses, and condo associations in first-party property insurance claims involving hurricanes, water damage, fire, and windstorm losses.
- I negotiated settlements with insurance carriers to maximize clients' recovery.
- Analyze insurance policies, assess claim denials, and advocate for clients.
- Throughout my time, I was able to conduct countless depositions and mediations. In addition, I have been responsible for creating discovery, arguing motions, and attending various hearings.
- My daily coordination with clients and opposing counsels has significantly enhanced my communication skills, making me a strong communicator.
Legal Assistant & Associate Attorney - The Powers Firm, P.A. - Stuart, FL
(2023-08 - 2024-03)
- As a legal assistant I drafted Family Law documents on behalf of clients (Including but not limited to Mandatory Disclosure, Request to Produce, Financial Affidavits, Standard Family Law Interrogatories, and various Motions).
- Participated in the initial consultation with the client where we would explain their options and what the law was depending on their case (whether it was a Divorce, Dependency, Paternity, Motion for Contempt / Enforcement, or Post-Judgement Modification case).
- Took lead when it came to handling client discovery documents and drafting/finalizing and filing the respective documents.
Law Intern - Law Office of Jeff T. Gorman - Stuart, FL
(2017-01 - 2019-12)
- Drafted Legal Documents and corresponded with clients.
- Conducted legal research for Criminal and Family Law cases.
- Assisted in the preparation for hearings/meditations/trials.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Barry University School of Law (2020-01 - 2023-12)
B.S. - Legal Studies - University of Central Florida (2018-01 - 2020-12)
A.A. - Indian River State College (2016-01 - 2018-12)
High School Diploma - Lincoln Park Academy HS (2018-01)
