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Robert M. Harris
Biography
Born Jacksonville, Florida, admitted 1975 Florida Bar and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; Division Chief, State Attorney’s Office Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida 1977-1979; Certified Florida Supreme Court Civil Mediator 2003. Married to Paola Parra-Harris, Esquire. Children: Vanessa Gross, 32, Blake Harris, 29, Chase Harris, 26, Lucas Harris, 10, and Marcus Harris, 7. All three of Robert’s older children are proudly practicing attorneys as are their three spouses. Robert was educated in the local public school system, and graduated from Wolfson High School in 1969. He graduated from the University of Florida 1973, Cum Laude and the University of Florida Law School 1975. Robert returned to Jacksonville and worked for Ed Austin as an Assistant State Attorney for three and a half years. He then practiced general litigation for seven years before founding Harris Guidi Rosner in 1986. Currently, the firm’s ten lawyers practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, social security, family, and general litigation. The firm represents the Catholic Diocese and Watson Real Estate for litigation matters. Robert Harris operates as the firm’s managing partner and practices personal injury and general litigation.
Education
University of Florida (B.A., cum laude, 1973; J.D., 1975). Florida Blue Key; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi.
Professional Activities
- Jacksonville Bar Association, Vice Chairman, Criminal Law Section, 1988-1990
- The Florida Bar, Chairman, Grievance Committee A, 1988-1990
- Member, Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee, 1989-1991
- Florida State Fair Authority, 1995-1998
- National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Executive Committee
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the River Club
- Member of the Selection Team for Leadership Jacksonville, 2021
- Member of the American Legion SAL
- Former Member of the HCA Hospitals Board of Trustees
Honors, Awards & Leadership Recognition
- Chancellor University of Florida Honor Court
- University of Florida Hall of Fame
- Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities, 1975
- Jacksonville Bar Association Criminal Section, Vice Chairman 1988-1989
- Florida Bar Fee Arbitration Committee, 1984, 1985
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 1988-1989. Chairman 1990
- Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee
- Lawyer of the Year, Financial News and Daily Record, 2000
- Special Mayoral Appointment to Duval County Solid Waste Management Commission, 1991
- Leadership Jacksonville, 1993
- Leadership Florida, 1996 – Board Member – Current
Community Spotlight
- Jacksonville Electric Authority, Chairman, 1997-1998
- Police Athletic League, Board of Directors, 2000-2002
- University of Florida, Regional Advisory Board, Chariman 2005-2012
- Epping Forest Yacht Club, Commodore, 2006-2007
- Rotary Club of South Jacksonville, President, 2008-2009
- Memorial Hospital, Board of Trustees, 2005-Present
- San Marco Preservation Association Board of Directors, Present