Ossi Law Group, P.A. Staff Spotlight: Gwen Jones

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Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jones joined the Ossi Law Group, P.A. team in September of 2018 as a Legal Assistant for our real estate attorney Katie Knepper. She has 18 years in the legal field with 16.5 of those years focused on real estate. She graduated with honors from South Georgia Technical College, and received an AA in Accounting from Santa Fe College as an Honors Graduate and member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. Currently Gwen is working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Santa Fe College, and plans to attend the University of Florida to receive her Masters degree in Accounting. Originally from Arabi Georgia, Gwen and her husband of 23 years, Kelvin, have lived in Gainesville for 18 years and have one son, Kelvin Jr. (KJ), and a pomeranian name Bella. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, reading, watching movies and shopping.

What is the most real estate closing packages you've closed in one week? 

During the real estate boom, probably close to 20 or more.

What is your favorite part of doing real estate closings?

The work is repetitious to some degree, but because I like working with numbers, I enjoy putting together the closing statements.  When the transaction is not in balance, I enjoy analyzing all the numbers to see where corrections need to be made in order to balance. Also, buying and/or selling a home can be somewhat stressful for some, so I like communicating with all parties - realtors, lenders, buyers, and sellers - and assisting in making the closing experience as stress free as possible.

Favorite TV show?

Previously Scandal, but since it is no longer on the air, How to Get Away with Murder.

Are you involved in any charities or do any volunteer Work?

I am active in my church where we have several outreach programs, one of which is the visiting chef program at the Ronald McDonald House.  We have been doing it for about 6 years.  For a couple of years it was twice a month, but beginning in January of this year, we only do it once a month.

You can only watch three movies the rest of your life. What are they? 

Man on Fire, Life, and John Q

What did you want to be when you were little?

Elementary School Teacher

What is your favorite thing about working at Ossi Law Group, P.A.? (we had to ask!) 

The people and office culture - everyone is extremely nice, complimentary of one another and show their appreciation for fellow co-workers. There is a sense of family around the office - everyone is valued on a personal level; everything is not all "business".

Thanks for joining the team Gwen! Everyone at Ossi Law Group, P.A. is thrilled you are here!

Ossi, Withers & Harrison Featured in Business Magazine

 December, 2015 issue of Business in the Heart of Florida Magazine

 December, 2015 issue of Business in the Heart of Florida Magazine

Ossi, Withers & Harrison, P.A. was featured in the December, 2015 issue of Business in the Heart of Florida Magazine. The article discussed our firms recent expansion and areas of practice. You can read the article online or pickup a copy at many local businesses. A digital copy of the magazine is also available.

Business in the Heart of Florida is published monthly by Advantage Publishing, Inc with a mission to educate, motivate and inspire business leaders in the heart of Florida. Every member of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Alachua Chamber of Commerce, the Alachua Business League, the Newberry/Jonesville Chamber of Commerce and the Builders Association of North Central Florida will receive a mailed copy of the magazine.

Nicolas Harvey joins Ossi, Withers & Harrison

Ossi, Withers & Harrison is growing again. We are pleased to announce that Nicolas B. Harvey is joining the firm as an of counsel attorney. Nick practices in the area of general civil litigation, including commercial litigation, real property litigation, probate and trust litigation, personal injury/wrongful death and products liability.  

Nick was raised in Boca Raton and moved to Gainesville where he became a "Double Gator" attending the Univeristy of Florida for undergraduate and law school. For the past seven years Mr. Harvey practiced law at the Gainesville firm of Siegel Hughes & Ross.

In addition to his legal career, Nick is a member of the James C. Adkins, Jr. Inns of Court, a board member for the Young Lawyers Division of the Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association, and a member of the Gainesville Quarterback Club. When Mr. Harvey is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Cindi, his family and friends, playing guitar, attending Gator sporting events, traveling, snowboarding, playing hockey, and cooking.

Welcome to the team, Nick!

The Ossi Law Firm is now Ossi, Withers & Harrison, P.A.

The Ossi Law Firm is pleased to announce that Richard Withers and McCabe Harrison have joined the firm as partners and shareholders. The firm is rebranding as Ossi, Withers & Harrison, P.A.

Susie Ossi founded the Ossi Law firm in 2009 as a boutique estate planning practice. In 2011 McCabe Harrison joined the firm, originally as a law clerk and then as an attorney, and grown his practice of estate planning, probate and trust administration. Richard Withers joined the firm as an of-counsel attorney in 2014 and brings significant experience in the the areas of tax, tax controversy, business planning, business transactions, estate planning, asset protection, business succession planning, and probate and trust administration. 

The partners look forward to continuing to serve their clients and growing their practice.