Jack H. Wilbur , III
Jack is a civil litigation attorney with five years of hands-on experience in complex, high stakes matters in state and federal court, including contract disputes, products liability, catastrophic loss cases, personal injury, insurance defense, and appellate issues. His current practice is dedicated to the defense of physicians, hospitals, dentists and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation. In addition, he also advises and represents health care providers and insurers in disciplinary matters, credentialing and employment disputes. He has experience in all phases of litigation, from early claims through trial.
Practice
- Maritime and Admiralty law
- Medical Malpractice
- Employment Litigation
- Professional Lability Defense
Representative Cases
- As co-counsel, achieved a defense verdict at a federal bench trial and was awarded full attorneys’ fees in case involving fraudulent claims of salvage.
Education
- Washington & Lee University, B.S. in Geology and B.A. in History received 2016.
- University of Tulane School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude with a Maritime Law Certificate received 2021.
Admitted to Practice
State Admissions
Federal Admissions
- Federal Circuit Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Federal Circuit Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Federal Circuit Court for the Northern District of Florida
Appellate Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Professional Experience
- Fertig & Gramling P.A. – 2021-2024, associate, 2024-2026, senior associate
Professional Memberships
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
Publications & Presentations
- “Don’t Tilt at Windmills: Will the Application of Bailment Law in English Contracts of Carriage of Sea Affect International Cargo Litigation? Vol. 45 Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Community Involvement
- Jack provided pro bono assistance to Americans for Immigrant Justice (AIJ) in Florida by preparing and filing Habeas Corpus Petitions and discussing potential repercussions of policy changes with non-profit attorneys.
