Omar Farooq practices in the areas of criminal defense, business
and commercial litigation, contracts and real estate. He received his
Bachelor of Science in Economics from Vanderbilt University in 1998. He received his Juris Doctorate, with
Honors, from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2005. Originally from Vero Beach, Florida, he relocated to
Jacksonville in 2002. He handles
both criminal and civil cases for clients in Florida state and federal courts,
as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Mr. Farooq’s complex understanding of the many facets of the law,
allows him to assist his clients in the diverse areas of business, contracts,
litigation, and real estate. Prior
to entering the practice of law, he worked as a financial advisor. His experience includes retirement
planning, asset protection, estate planning, and net worth development with an
expertise in finance and securities markets.
In the community, Mr. Farooq currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Reserve at James Island Home Owners’ Association and on the Board of Directors of The North Florida School. He is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.