Attorney
Jack Hawkins
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Julie Prall
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Attorney
Jack Hawkins
Mr. Hawkins is a lifelong resident of Bradenton where he has practiced law since 1979. His career as a partner with the Grimes firm spanned the last 40 years. During his tenure as a partner, he was active in civil litigation and family law. In addition to his litigation practice, he also has served as a mediator for 20+ years and is certified for Circuit, Civil, and Family Law cases. Currently, Mr. Hawkins has limited his practice to mediations, estate planning, and probate. He has enjoyed an AV Martindale Hubbell rating since 1997.
To schedule an appointment with Mr. Hawkins, place a call to his legal assistant, Julie Prall, at (941) 748-0151. To schedule a mediation, visit Jack Hawkins Mediation where you can see his calendar of availability, or you can simply call his legal assistant, Julie.Practice Areas
Education
- University of Mississippi College of Law J.D. (1979)
- University of Southern Mississippi B.A., Political Science (honors, 1976)
Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, Manatee Chamber of Commerce (1995-1999)
- Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club (President, Bradenton Branch, 1990)
- President, Kiwanis Club of Bradenton (1999)
- Chairman, Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation (2001, 2012)
- Board Member, Manatee County Girls Club Foundation (1998-2005)
- Recipient, Manatee County Bar Association Community Service Award (2000)
- Recipient, Manatee County Bar Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
- Board of Directors, Manatee Players (2013-2017)
Bar & Other Professional Affiliations
- Florida Bar
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Member, Trial Lawyer Section Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- Florida Supreme Court
- Mississippi Bar
- Manatee County Bar Association
- President, Manatee County Bar Association (1989)
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Certified Circuit Court Mediator
- Certified Family Law Mediator
- Goodrich-Grimes Inns of Court, Past Chairman (1990)
- Manatee County Hearing Officer (2004-2016)
- Special Magistrate, 12th Judicial Circuit Manatee County
- 12th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Chairman (1990)