- Board Certified in Business Litigation, The Florida Bar (2022–present)
- Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Business Litigation (2017–2024)
- Inductee, National Order of Barristers
- Gerald T. Bennett Outstanding Service Award, University of Florida Levin College of Law
Overview
Brandon C. Meadows is the Managing Partner of Jimerson Birr and a trial lawyer who is Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar — a credential held by only a select group of Florida attorneys. From the firm’s Jacksonville headquarters, he counsels businesses across Florida through their most significant commercial disputes, bringing the strategic judgment of a firm leader and the instincts of a courtroom advocate.
When litigation is unavoidable, Brandon quickly assesses a company’s needs and builds a strategy designed to win. In high-stakes, high-pressure matters — where exposure is consequential and every second counts — he moves with composure and a relentless focus on the client’s business objectives. That is why he is entrusted with many of the firm’s most significant and time-sensitive cases, including emergency injunctions to protect minority shareholders’ rights; safeguard confidential information, customer lists, and trade secrets; halt the misappropriation of corporate assets; recover collateral before it can be concealed or wasted; and ensure that thousands of critically ill patients retain access to life-saving medicines and therapies.
Brandon represents businesses of every size, from Fortune 500 companies to closely held startups. He understands that even the “smallest” issues can carry serious legal and practical consequences, so he pairs sophisticated advocacy with genuine attentiveness and accessibility. Clients rely on him for clear judgment under pressure and a relentless focus on the outcome that matters most to their business.
A competitor at his core, Brandon has carried that drive into the courtroom throughout his career. As Managing Partner, he leads the firm’s strategic growth initiatives and serves as a leader of its complex litigation team. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” every year from 2017 through 2024 — an honor reserved for no more than 2.5% of eligible Florida attorneys. He also gives back to the profession through The Florida Bar, serving on the Fourth Circuit Grievance Committee and the Eminent Domain Substantive Law Committee, and he remains an active mentor to the firm’s emerging leaders and developing attorneys.
Originally from the Bluegrass State, Brandon and his wife, Jenna — also an attorney — came to Florida for law school and stayed. They are proud parents of three children, plus two dogs: Pete Zah, a Jack Russell, and Sue-shi, a standard poodle. In his free time, Brandon enjoys guitar jam sessions, weekend beach getaways, taking his boys to the driving range, dancing with his daughter, and cheering on his Kentucky Wildcats (Go Big Blue!).
To discuss a business dispute or a matter that demands immediate action, contact Brandon at (904) 389-0050 or [email protected].
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Honors and Recognition
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Bar and Court Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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Education
- The University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor
Executive Editor, Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy;
President, University of Florida Trial Team;
Teaching Assistant, Trial Practice - The University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Science
Chancellor Scholar
- The University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor
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Representative Matters
Banking and Lender Liability Law
- Defaulted commercial mortgagors in payment arrears and covenant violation on behalf of regional bank.
- Assisted regional bank in recovering loan proceeds backed by the Small Business Administration after debtor, a regional franchisor, defaulted on the loan documents.
- Negotiated a short sale agreement during the pendency of a residential mortgage foreclosure on behalf of a regional bank.
- Prepared commercial foreclosure action against hotelier, on behalf of a national non-bank SBA lender.
- Engaged by regional lender to prepare deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Business Litigation
- Engaged by national franchisor to enforce franchise agreements against franchisees for unpaid royalty fees and breach of non-competition agreements.
- Engaged by national telecommunications company to file derivative action on behalf of the company and against another member for misappropriation of corporate property and breach of fiduciary duties.
- Prepared petition to Value Adjustment Board to contest ad valorem tax assessments on residential property.
Commercial Leasing
- Filed commercial eviction action on behalf of regional auto parts distributor and installation servicing company.
- Engaged by management company of multi-state assisted living facilities to defend breach of contract action filed by publicly traded health care real estate investment trust.
Creditors’ Rights and Commercial Collections
- Engaged by medical products distributor to defend bankruptcy preference action and further course of dealing defenses.
- Engaged by regional bank to execute on final judgment against debtor with substantial assets. Successful collection resulted from extensive post-judgment discovery; asset location and collectability analysis; moving for proceedings supplementary; obtaining writs of garnishment on banking and investment accounts; obtaining orders to levy and sell personal property; and obtaining charging orders against debtor’s business interests.
- Engaged by regional materials and services provider to collect indebtedness against a publicly traded franchisor.
- Engaged to defend national medical goods supplier from bankruptcy trustee’s demand to turnover property of the estate.
Corporate Formations, Transactions and Operations
- Drafted Employment and Non-competition Agreement for a materials supplier.
- Drafted shareholder agreement on behalf of prospective franchisee for commercial development with established restaurant franchisor with over 150 locations throughout the United States.
- Provided corporate counsel, drafted Operating Agreement and Employment Agreements to reflect changes in corporate structure and protect member interests in national telecommunications and cloud-based technology company.
- Represented regional lender in commercial real estate transaction.
- Engaged by materials supplier to review and edit restrictive covenants in employment contracts.
PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME
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Organizational Affiliations
- The Jacksonville Bar Association
- The American Bar Association
- Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Alumni
- The Florida Bar — Fourth Circuit Grievance Committee ‘A,’ Attorney Member (2024–present)
- The Florida Bar — Eminent Domain Substantive Law Committee, Member (term through 2028)
- University of Florida Law Alumni Council — Co-Chair, Alumni Engagement Committee (2020–2021; 2026–2027)
Industries
Banking and Financial Services
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Professional Services
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Healthcare
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Services
- Accounts Receivable and Judgment Collections
- Asset Protection Law
- Bet The Company Litigation
- Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Borrower Representation
- Business Litigation
- Corporate and Board of Directors Governance and Operations Counsel
- Corporate Formation, Transactions and Dissolution
- Florida Eminent Domain Attorneys
- Landlord/Tenant Leasing (Commercial)
- Property Tax Disputes
- Real Estate Transactions & Disputes
- Receiverships
- Shareholder Disputes and Derivative Litigation
- Subpoena Response
- Trade Secret Protection
- Appeals
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Class Action Litigation Defense
- Consumer Collection Practices Act Defense
- Employment Law
- Fair Credit Reporting Act Defense
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Defense
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Premises Liability
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act Defense
News
Jimerson Birr Appoints Brandon C. Meadows as New Managing Partner
Jimerson Birr, a full-service business law firm based in Jacksonville with statewide offices and clients throughout Florida and
Webinar: Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, four of our partners will present Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures.
Five Jimerson Birr Partners Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine
Jacksonville, Fla. – June 12, 2020 - Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that five of its partners have been recognized as 2020
Resources
Banking & Financial Services Industry Webinar: Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, four of our partners presented Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures. This presentation was
Fraudulent Transfer Remedies & Defenses Under FUFTA
There are fraudulent transfer remedies available to creditors, whether their claims are liquidated, mature or immature. But what
