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Lee D. Wedekind, III
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41st Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Lee is a business litigator and trial lawyer who advises clients on avoiding and resolving complex business disputes. His practice includes advising boards, executives, and in–house counsel on strategic issues involving risk management, corporate governance, and liabilities. Lee’s experience includes handling litigation matters involving shareholder disputes, fiduciary duties, breach of contract, product liability, class actions,...
Lee is a business litigator and trial lawyer who advises clients on avoiding and resolving complex business disputes. His practice includes advising boards, executives, and in–house counsel on strategic issues involving risk management, corporate governance, and liabilities. Lee’s experience includes handling litigation matters involving shareholder disputes, fiduciary duties, breach of contract, product liability, class actions, employment–related claims, eminent domain and condemnation, franchises and dealerships, fee disputes, and appeals. He is commonly retained in matters where an aggressive litigation strategy is necessary. Lee is experienced in litigation matters in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings before AAA and JAMS.
employment–related claims, eminent domain and condemnation, franchises and dealerships, fee disputes, and appeals. He is commonly retained in matters where an aggressive litigation strategy is necessary. Lee is experienced in litigation matters in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings before AAA and JAMS.
Experience
Experience
- Served on trial team that resulted in one of the largest eminent domain verdicts in Florida history
- Lead attorney representing petroleum owner/operator and marketer in litigation matters involving franchise termination, lease disputes, eminent domain, ADA compliance, environmental, and employment disputes
- Representation of national manufacturers in connection with product liability claims throughout Florida, including multidistrict litigation matters
- Representation of lenders and financial institutions in matters seeking to enforce loan documents and personal guaranties
Previous Professional Experience
- Former shareholder and commercial trial lawyer for a Jacksonville, Fla., law firm, where he focused on disputes involving property rights and valuation issues
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law, JD, honors
- Wake Forest University, BA
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Practice Areas
Experience
- Served on trial team that resulted in one of the largest eminent domain verdicts in Florida history
- Lead attorney representing petroleum owner/operator and marketer in litigation matters involving franchise termination, lease disputes, eminent domain, ADA compliance, environmental, and employment disputes
- Representation of national manufacturers in connection with product liability claims throughout Florida, including multidistrict litigation matters
- Representation of lenders and financial institutions in matters seeking to enforce loan documents and personal guaranties
Previous Professional Experience
- Former shareholder and commercial trial lawyer for a Jacksonville, Fla., law firm, where he focused on disputes involving property rights and valuation issues
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021–2025), Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2023–2025)
- 40 Under 40, Jacksonville Business Journal (2010)
- Thomson Reuters' Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star (2011–2017)
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Activities
- The Florida Bar
- Trial Lawyers Section
- Eminent Domain Committee
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Board of Governors
- Secretary
- Former President, Young Lawyers Section
- Chester Bedell Inn of Court
Lee is a business litigator and trial lawyer who advises clients on avoiding and resolving complex business disputes. His practice includes advising boards, executives, and in–house counsel on strategic issues involving risk management, corporate governance, and liabilities. Lee’s experience includes handling litigation matters involving shareholder disputes, fiduciary duties, breach of contract, product liability, class actions,... employment–related claims, eminent domain and condemnation, franchises and dealerships, fee disputes, and appeals. He is commonly retained in matters where an aggressive litigation strategy is necessary. Lee is experienced in litigation matters in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings before AAA and JAMS.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Served on trial team that resulted in one of the largest eminent domain verdicts in Florida history
- Lead attorney representing petroleum owner/operator and marketer in litigation matters involving franchise termination, lease disputes, eminent domain, ADA compliance, environmental, and employment disputes
- Representation of national manufacturers in connection with product liability claims throughout Florida, including multidistrict litigation matters
- Representation of lenders and financial institutions in matters seeking to enforce loan documents and personal guaranties
Previous Professional Experience
- Former shareholder and commercial trial lawyer for a Jacksonville, Fla., law firm, where he focused on disputes involving property rights and valuation issues
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law, JD, honors
- Wake Forest University, BA
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Construction and Construction Transactions
- Consumer Financial Services
- Consumer Product Safety, Risk Prevention & Regulatory Compliance
- Employment & Labor
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
- Litigation
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021–2025), Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2023–2025)
- 40 Under 40, Jacksonville Business Journal (2010)
- Thomson Reuters' Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star (2011–2017)
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- The Florida Bar
- Trial Lawyers Section
- Eminent Domain Committee
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Board of Governors
- Secretary
- Former President, Young Lawyers Section
- Chester Bedell Inn of Court
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