ORLANDO, Fla. - September 14, 2011 - Jason W. Searl, a shareholder in the Orlando office of GrayRobinson, P.A., was appointed to the Blankner School Foundation’s Board of Directors for a one-year term. The board works closely with Blankner's administration and gives great deference to funding requests made by the principal, teachers and parents. Since its inception in 2000, the Blankner School Foundation has provided the school with technology enhancements, summer service and reading camps, academic enrichment programs and music equipment.
"Jason is passionate about providing a higher quality of education to students in the community," said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. "Biff" Marshall, Jr. "As a member of the board, I am confident he will work to help administrators receive the necessary resources to provide students with an exceptional experience at school."
Searl, a recently promoted shareholder within the firm, is a respected colleague and trusted advisor in the legal industry. He focuses his practice in environmental, real estate and zoning law and has represented land owners, developers and individuals across various local governments and agencies in Central Florida. In addition to his real estate experience, Searl has provided his clients escrow and closing agent services, counsel on business entity formation and mergers and acquisitions.
The Central Florida native holds membership to The Florida Bar and was elected as the vice chair of the Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee. He also dedicates his time to the Heart to Heart organization and is a graduate of Leadership Orlando.
Searl received his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Furman University.