2024 Professional Profile: Jerry L. Rumph, Jr., B.C.S.

Attorney - Brooks Law

When faced with the challenges of a marital and family, medical malpractice, or civil litigation case, Jerry Rumph positions himself as an empathetic figure who will handle each client with the utmost understanding and professionalism.

Jerry has long been inclined toward helping professions. Before becoming a lawyer, he was a respiratory therapist for 12 years. Pulled toward helping people navigate the law, he received his law degree from Florida State University in 2009.

He began his career at a small firm focusing on real estate and commercial litigation. He soon handled marital and family law cases, in which he quickly gained expertise. He decided to take those skills to a firm that specialized in marital and family law, and in 2019, he became a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in marital and family law.

In 2022, he began his career with Brooks Law, a practice owned by Joseph Brooks, specializing in marital and family law, medical malpractice defense, and civil litigation.

“We are compassionate advocates who try to help clients see the big picture and make good business and financial decisions for themselves and their families,” said Jerry.

The team, which also includes Olivia Brooks, is highly collaborative, talking through situations and providing advice on each other’s cases. The three attorneys have over 55 years of experience combined.

Jerry is proud to have worked on many cases with published decisions that have shaped Florida law. Through the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee, Jerry was a founding member of a pro bono services program that provided legal aid to those in need. Through this program, he was awarded the Outstanding Mentor Award. Additionally, he was recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2021 to 2023 and is Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated.

At Brooks Law, the client is always the priority. While no attorney can or should guarantee a case outcome, the attorneys at Brooks Law are unwavering in their commitment to extend compassion, focus and dedication to each client. The firm’s primary interest is fostering long-term relationships, which results in satisfied clients and mutually beneficial community connections.

“My goal is to bring clients a sense of calm and peace when they experience the turmoil that often comes with a court proceeding,” said Jerry. “I walk them through the process as effectively and securely as possible so they can.

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