Thomas O. Ross is an attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Jacksonville University College of Law in 2026, graduating second in his class. During law school, Thomas served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Jacksonville University Law Review and Treasurer of the Student Bar Association. He was recognized with Book Awards in Legal Research & Writing, Media Law, Constitutional Law, Business Associations and Organizations, Privacy Law, and Administrative Law. He also received the 2026 Faculty Award for Outstanding Student Leadership.
While in law school, Thomas developed substantial legal research and writing experience through government and judicial internships. During his 1L summer, he was an intern with the City of Jacksonville Office of General Counsel, where he participated in defense work for the consolidated city government. Thereafter, Thomas served as a judicial chambers extern to the Hon. Harvey E. Schlesinger of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Before attending law school, Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Political Science from Jacksonville University, where he was also a member of the Division I men’s rowing team. His background in communication, combined with his legal education and practical experience, has shaped his approach to legal research, writing, and advocacy. At Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd, Thomas focuses his practice primarily on Construction Defect and Business Litigation.