Our Attorneys

Jody helped found WEEKLEY | SCHULTE | VALDES in 2008.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida in 1998 and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2001.  He defends matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and automobile accident liability, premises liability, and medical malpractice

Jody is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Florida and all state and federal Courts within the State of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.  He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.  Jody is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute.  He has been acknowledged by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in the area of personal injury.  Jody has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Personal Injury litigation.  He is AV® Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Jody served on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and was past Chairman. He currently serves as a Florida Bar Fee Arbitrator.

Born and raised in Tampa, Jody graduated from Jesuit High School.  He and his wife, Tifphani, have three children.  He is an avid sports fan, enjoys coaching baseball, and relaxing at the beach.