1409 Kingsley Ave, Ste. 9E
Orange Park, Florida
(904) 637-2700
Attorney Jacksonville
Gary L. Luke
Gary L. Luke began his legal career after more than 10 years in a manufacturing and distribution career. Mr. Luke’s prior experience includes industrial engineering, project management, production management, and business management This background allows him to provide a logical, thorough and systematic approach to developing cases for his clients.
While attending the Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Luke worked under his father at The Law Offices of Gary C. Luke, an attorney who has practiced in Northeast Florida for 15+ years To eliminate confusion, Gary L. Luke is often referred to as “Gary Jr.” While working under the senior Luke, Gary Jr. gained valuable experience and insight into family law and criminal defense cases. He also developed an interest in civil litigation, including personal injury cases.
After graduating with honors from Florida Coastal in 2007, Gary Jr. started his own practice, Luke Law, LLC. With a strong belief in client centeredness and the recognition of a void within the legal community for keeping pace with the advances in systems management, process improvement, and quality assurance, Gary Jr. offers his service to you.
Gary Jr. sees the practice of law as a series of evolving processes and systems such as building and establishing long term client relationships, frequent client consultation, thorough research, concise and honest presentation of legal options, and development of creative legal arguments. Each of these individual processes has an impact on the quality of legal services provided to his clients. Gary’s approach to continued improvement of each of the systems and processes within Luke Law, LLC, allows him to provide high end legal services to you.
Mr. Luke’s practice focuses on bankruptcy, family law, and various areas of civil litigation. He also accepts clients in criminal defense cases and for purposes of estate planning. He is licensed to practice before all Florida courts as well as the Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Mr. Luke has been married to Tammi for 15 years. They have two children, 13 year old Austin and 9 year old Emily. In his spare time, Gary enjoys attending Austin and Emily’s many sporting activities, fishing and spending time on his family farm in Madison, Florida.
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law J.D., with honors 2007
- Southern Polytechnic State University
- Formerly Southern College of Technology
- B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology 1995
Memberships
- Florida Bar Association
- Clay County Bar Association
T. Hailey Hatcher
T. Hailey Hatcher brings almost 20 years of legal experience to Luke Law, LLC.
In the late 1980’s Hailey began his legal career in Valdosta, Georgia as a courier and title search clerk with Barham, Elliott, Bennett, Miller, Stone and Cowart. After that, he worked under L. Warren Turner, Jr. and Roger J. Dodd at Dodd and Turner, P.C. where he assumed his first investigator position, primarily working on cases involving injured parties. After two years with Dodd and Turner, P.C., Hailey spent two years in sales for MAC Papers in the Atlanta and Charlotte offices.
With a strong desire to return to the legal profession, Hailey returned to his hometown of Valdosta, Georgia in 1992 to serve as an investigator for J. Converse Bright and James G. Tunison, Jr. During his time with Bright & Tunison, Hailey carried out investigations in both civil and criminal cases. In 1996, Hailey moved to Langdale and Vallotton, LLP where he and childhood friend, attorney William P. Langdale, III, worked closely together on catastrophic personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases and wrongful death matters. Over the years, Hailey has developed a keen sense of investigatory practices and techniques which have led to successful settlements and jury verdicts for numerous clients. Specifically, Hailey has conducted investigations into auto accidents, tractor trailer accidents, home explosions, burn injuries, amusement park incidents and medical malpractice cases. He has also conducted investigations into numerous wrongful death cases. Due to his lengthy involvement in the legal profession, Hailey has established solid relationships with attorneys and experts across the southeastern United States. As a client of Luke Law, LLC, you will greatly benefit from Hailey’s training, experience and relationships by receiving personal, professional representation backed by a solid foundation.
In 2008, prior to graduation from Florida Coastal School of Law, Hailey began his association with Luke Law, LLC in an investigatory position. After passing the bar in April of 2009, Hailey joined Luke Law, LLC as an associate. Hailey is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts.
Hailey’s practice focuses on helping injured victims. With his vast investigative experience, Hailey is devoted to a thorough evaluation and exhaustive exploration into each case. That is why Luke Law, LLC believes that each client, and the case they bring to us, deserves our fullest attention and dedication.
Hailey has been married to Lisa since 1996. They have a toy poodle, Lousie, with whom they love to travel. Hailey’s interests also include fishing, music and being in the outdoors.
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law Juris Doctor May 2008
- Valdosta State University Bachelors of General Studies June 1995
Memberships and Organizations
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Florida Justice Association
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Clay County Bar Association