Missy Turra Named Executive Partner of Holland & Knight’s Jacksonville Office
May 16, 2006
Melissa S. "Missy" Turra- Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Missy Turra has been appointed to serve as executive
partner of Holland & Knight’s Jacksonville office. With almost 50 lawyers, the
firm’s Jacksonville office serves top-tier local, regional and national clients
in the areas of litigation, real estate and business law.
“The Jacksonville market has experienced tremendous growth over the past several
years,” said Turra. “We expect our clients will continue to enjoy great economic opportunities that will
benefit from the legal expertise of our attorneys.”
“Missy is a proven leader within the firm,” said Holland & Knight Managing Partner Howell W. Melton, Jr. “In her new role as
executive partner of our Jacksonville office, she will focus on continued growth
of the office in our strategic practice areas.”
In addition to her new responsibilities, Turra maintains a successful real estate practice
in the areas of condominium, resort, planned community and mixed-use real estate
developments. She has practiced real estate law since 1994, after graduating
from the University of Maryland. Turra was named an “Up
and Comer” by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2005.
Contact: Susan Bass, (813) 769-4326