News & Announcements

Five of our partners have been recognized in Jacksonville Magazine's 2024 Best Lawyers e-edition! Christopher Cobb, James Gonzalez, Nicholas Elder, and Brad Hughes have received recognition for Construction Law and Construction Litigation. Chris has also been acknowledged for Real Estate Law, in addition to his accolades in Construction Law and Construction Litigation. Additionally, Hans C. Wahl has been recognized for his expertise in Condominium and Planned Development Law. Congratulations, gentlemen! We're thrilled to see your hard work and expertise being recognized!
Check out the magazine issue here: https://lnkd.in/ewZM93gZ

Jay Watson has been a partner at Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A. since November 2022. In addition to his role as a partner, Jay is also a Florida Supreme Court certified Circuit Civil mediator and a licensed Florida Realtor. With 24 years of legal experience, including owning his own law firm previously, Jay brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm. His primary focus is on commercial and business litigation and matters involving real property, where he thoroughly enjoys resolving disputes both as a lawyer and as a mediator. Having lived in Jacksonville Beach for over 30 years, Jay spends much of his free time surfing, skateboarding, camping, and enjoying other outdoor adventures, often with his wife of 8 years and their two young daughters.

🎉 Exciting announcement!
Adam Edgecombe is running for the Jacksonville Bar Association's
Board of Governors! Voting opens on April 10th and closes on Law Day, May 1st. We hope you will support Adam, and we know he will make a great member of the Board! Stay tuned for the official board announcement on May 2nd. Thank you for your continued support!

We had an unforgettable evening with THE Bill Abbott! The C&G team was spellbound by his mesmerizing tricks, and charmed by his humor and crowd work. Prepare to be amazed – you'll have to see it to believe it! Catch one of his incredible shows at the Casa Monica Resort in St. Augustine, here: https://magichideaway.com/. Alakazam! ✨

Get to know our March attorney of the month: Catie Smith!
Catie is a Senior Attorney at C&G and has been with the firm since 2021. She focuses her practice on Construction and Business Law and is planning to sit for the Bar’s Construction Law Board Certification exam next year. Catie spends her free time with her two beautiful daughters, Autumn, age 10, and Selena, 3 months, and her husband Brandon. She and Autumn attend horseback riding lessons together and are hoping to own a horse of their own in the not-too-distant future. Catie also enjoys hiking trips to the mountains and reading thriller and historical fiction books.