May 1 was declared Law Day in America by act of Congress in 1961 to celebrate the rule of law and role of the courts in a free society.
Each year, the Jacksonville Bar Association celebrates the day with an awards ceremony to recognize one of its members and also someone who is not an attorney but makes a positive impact helping the legal community exceed its goals.
The Jacksonville Daily Record Lawyer of the Year Award recognizes a local attorney who is committed to making a difference in the lives of people in the community, over and above the practice of law.
The 2025 Lawyer of the Year is Octavius Holliday, an assistant state attorney and special prosecution director in the 4th Judicial Circuit…