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Trusted Legal Advocates with Over 50 Years of Proven Success and Statewide Experience

Jared is a shareholder at HCW Legal and has deep roots in Gainesville, where he was born and raised. After graduating from P.K. Yonge High School, Jared attended Georgia Southern University on an athletic scholarship, where he pitched for the baseball team and earned a degree in finance. Following college, he spent several years in the financial sector before pursuing a law degree at Florida Coastal School of Law. There, he was a member of the Law Review and graduated in the top 3% of his class.

Jared joined HCW Legal in 2011 as an associate and worked at the firm until 2016. From 2016 to 2023, he worked at two highly regarded firms, focusing on civil litigation in areas such as personal injury, motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and commercial litigation. In 2024, Jared returned to HCW Legal as a shareholder. His current practice includes commercial litigation, real property litigation, post-judgment collections, personal injury, and workers’ compensation.

Outside of his legal practice, Jared enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching youth sports, attending Gator sporting events, and playing golf.

David is a shareholder at HCW Legal and has been a long-time resident of Gainesville. After graduating from Buchholz High School, David served in the United States Army on active duty before returning to Gainesville to pursue higher education. He earned his B.S. and Master’s degrees in Accounting, as well as his Juris Doctorate, all from the University of Florida. David has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2005.

David joined the firm in 2008 and became a shareholder in 2024. His practice areas include real property litigation, post-judgment collections, commercial and residential landlord-tenant law, condominium and HOA collections and enforcement, and contract litigation.

Outside of work, David enjoys playing sports, attending Gator sporting events, and traveling with his wife.

John earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Florida before receiving his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law in 1979. He began practicing collections law in the early 1980s and founded the firm in 1992.

After more than four decades of practicing law, John retired from the Florida Bar at the end of 2024. Today, the firm he founded is led by partners and owners Jared Comstock and David Williamson, who continue its longstanding commitment to providing exceptional legal services. John is enjoying retirement and spending quality time with his family.

About the HCW Legal Team

With more than five decades of combined experience and a track record of success across Florida, the HCW Legal team brings a deep and diverse range of expertise to every case they handle. Their statewide reach and strong ties to the Gainesville community create a unique blend of local insight and broad legal capability, making them trusted advocates for individuals and businesses alike.

The team’s backgrounds span finance, military service, civil litigation, and real property law, offering clients the benefit of well-rounded, real-world experience. Their legal careers include leadership roles, top academic achievements, and decades of hands-on work in personal injury, workers’ compensation, commercial disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and collections. This depth allows them to approach complex legal issues with both strategic perspective and practical know-how.

Beyond their legal accomplishments, this team values community involvement and personal connections. Whether it’s coaching youth sports, traveling, or enjoying local sporting events, they understand the importance of balancing professional excellence with a meaningful presence in the lives of those they serve. Their dedication, both in and out of the office, reflects a firm-wide commitment to integrity, service, and results.