MCBAMarion County Bar Association has created a lawyer referral service for the public to browse and pick and attorney by issue.
The Marion County Bar Association (MCBA) was established in 1989. The goal of the organization is to promote professionalism and camaraderie within the legal community. Through our monthly meetings we strive to support our members & their practices by providing local court administrative updates, and educating members through free continuing education certification (CLEs).
The Marion County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (“MCBA YLD”) is composed of area young lawyers who are 36 years old or younger or who have been practicing less than five years. Over the years, MCBA YLD has hosted various community events and donated thousands of dollars to local charities.
The purpose of the Young Lawyers Division is to:
The Marion County Bar Association is a
voluntary professional organization composed
of local attorneys.
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October 14, 2025 @ 12pm – 1pm |
Monthly Luncheon |
Jury Assembly Room, Marion County Judicial Center |
President
Ian is an attorney at the Douglas Law Firm Ocala Office. He was previously as Assistant State Attorney in Marion County.
Ian earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Westminster College (Pa) and his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law.
Ian is also a Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), the Florida Justice Association (FJA) and is currently the Treasurer for the Marion County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MCACDL).
Vice President
Native to Ocala, FL, Josh obtained his Bachelor’s degree in 2011 from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL followed by his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University College of Law located in Gulfport, FL in 2015.
Josh has been providing legal services to his hometown of Ocala, FL since obtaining his law license in 2015, and currently practices Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust law as the Managing Partner at his law firm, Richard & Moses, LLC located in Ocala’s Historic District on Fort King Street.
Treasurer
Shawn is a double Gator, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2007 and his Juris Doctor in 2011 from the University of Florida. He practices in personal injury with Ocala-based Hightower & Hightower, PA.
Shawn is currently Vice-Chair of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Grievance Committee and a pro bono attorney with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida. He is also a member of the Florida Justice Association, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Outside of his legal work, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife, Catherine, their two dogs, and their cat, and he has served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2022.
Secretary
Kevin is a felony prosecutor working for the Marion County State Attorney’s office for the 5th Judicial Circuit.
Kevin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2015, a Juris Doctorate from Stetson Law in 2020 and has been serving the public as an Assistant State Attorney for Marion County since December of 2020. In addition to his duties prosecuting crimes, he also is a State representative for the Post Adjudicatory Drug Court program, working to help tackle drug problems and assisting those who desire help in their process to beat addiction. Kevin also serves as one of the Volunteer Judges for Teen Court, another diversionary program available to first time teen offenders, aimed at helping kids face the consequences for their actions while helping building towards their futures.
