Contact Information
(904) 859-3017
Areas of Expertise
Financial services and commercial litigation, contract and real property disputes, creditor rights, bankruptcy matters, and transportation and logistics litigation
Education
B.A., University of Florida, cum laude
J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, cum laude
Bar Admissions
Florida
Middle District of Florida
Southern District of Florida
Jackson M. Story
Associate
Jack is a Jacksonville native and lifelong resident of Northeast Florida. Jack earned his International Baccalaureate Diploma after graduating from Stanton College Preparatory School in 2014. Jack is a “double gator” who bleeds the orange and blue, having earned his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Following his time in Gainesville, Jack began his legal career in Jacksonville and has practiced as a litigation associate at two AmLaw 100 firms in Jacksonville before joining Wedekind LLP. Jack brings a wealth of litigation experience from two Big Law firms to provide Wedekind LLP clients top level legal services.
Jack’s experience is centered upon financial services litigation. Jack has represented systemically important financial institutions, a Fortune 500 financial technology company, major mortgage servicers, private equity companies, large corporate debtors, U.S. Trustees, large corporate landlords, and individuals in state and federal courts across the United States, including in bankruptcy court. Jack has obtained favorable outcomes for clients in matters involving foreclosure, replevin, statutory debt collection and reporting, contract and quasi-contract, real property, landlord-tenant, and other complex commercial claims. In addition to his financial services experience, Jack has also represented clients in transportation and logistics litigation, including a Class I rail carrier in complex matters involving the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act.
Since becoming a lawyer in 2021, Jack has volunteered over fifty hours of his time annually to represent clients in a variety of legal areas on a pro bono basis. Jack has also been a mentor of aspiring legal scholars in the Ribault and Raines Future Lawyers Program.
Commercial Litigation
Wedekind LLP represents businesses, executives, and individuals in complex commercial disputes, including shareholder conflicts, breach of contract, and fiduciary duty claims. The firm is known for delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy in high-stakes matters.
Corporate Governance
The firm advises boards and in-house counsel on issues involving risk management, compliance, and corporate liabilities. Wedekind LLP helps organizations navigate disputes and prevent exposure through sound governance practices.
Trusts & Estates Litigation
With extensive experience in high-net-worth trust and estate matters, the firm handles claims involving fiduciary duties, contested wills, and estate administration disputes with discretion and precision.
Financial & Bankruptcy Matters
Wedekind LLP represents banks, financial institutions, and creditors in bankruptcy and restructuring cases. The team also counsels clients in financial services litigation, creditor rights, and related commercial claims.