Jedediah A Main

Biographical Information

Jedediah was born in Newton, Iowa, but he grew up in Central Florida. He went to Lake Mary High School, graduating Summa Cum Laude (over 4.0 GPA), while playing varsity baseball and volleyball. He attended Florida State University and obtained degrees, with honors, in both Finance and Insurance/Risk Management. Jedediah stayed at Florida State for law school where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree with honors.

While at Florida State College of Law, Jedediah clerked at the Department of Highway Safety where he specialized in appellate issues for DUI cases. He later clerked at a civil insurance-defense law firm, Henry, Buchanan, Hudson, Suber, Carter, P.A. He also served as the Attorney General for the FSU Student Government Association and as a Fellow for the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. While serving as a Fellow for the Speaker, Jedediah authored several bills which were subsequently filed in the Florida House of Representatives.

After passing the Bar, Jedediah served as a prosecutor at the Orange/Osceola County State Attorney's Office where he prosecuted hundreds of cases, which included the successful argument of uncounted motions and trial of numerous cases as both lead and co-counsel. He then joined the prestigious downtown-Orlando law firm of Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A., where he specialized in on-the-job injuries and accidents. During his time at the Rissman firm, Jedediah assisted in the litigation of over a hundred cases, which allowed him to work intimately with several large insurance companies.

Jedediah is a founding board member and the former President of "Guys with Ties Philanthropy," a local charity organization which raises money and promotes awareness for various local charities. After completing his term as President, he has continued to serve on the Board of Directors, and he currently holds the position of Secretary. Through "Guys With Ties Philanthropy", Jedediah has helped to raise over $100,000.00 which went directly to charities including: Orlando Union Rescue Mission, Camp Boggy Creek, Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Central Florida, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, B.A.S.E. Camp, Kid's House of Seminole County, UCP of Central Florida, Autism Speaks of Central Florida, XL106.7's Baby DJ Fund, Special Olympics of Orange County, Victim Service Center of Orange County, Freedom Ride, Central Florida Police Athletic League, Make A Wish, Harbor House, Walk for Wishes, and Safe House of Seminole County.