John Brock is a senior-level Construction attorney at Zinzow Law. He is a fourth-generation Floridian who spent a portion of his formative years under the tutelage of his grandfather, a prominent Tampa Bay businessman and Contractor who started the incredibly successful Enterprise Construction and the reason for the existence of Enterprise Road in Clearwater. John’s grandfather built many hotels and commercial buildings around Tampa Bay, including the world-class facilities at Ruth Eckerd Hall. His grandfather may be one of the reasons he has such a love of theater. John spent his early years performing on stage and participated in theater competitions.
After high school, John knew that he would follow in the footsteps of his father, a prominent Tampa Bay heart surgeon, and attend the family alma mater. On the very campus where he was born, John became a Florida Gator. However, he did not go off to college with the idea of becoming a doctor; instead, John blazed his own trail and pursued a career in law. In Law, he would further harness his love for the written word. Early on, he served as a legal intern for the Honorable Alexander L. Paskay of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa. This internship was life-changing and humanized financial struggles in both personal and business settings. As a young lawyer, John deeply desired to continue the legacy his grandfather had built. He felt a pull towards construction and how transformative it can be in building a community. John, also having worked in his grandfather’s business, wanted to help business owners. It was a natural fit for John to head down the path of Construction Law.
John’s passion for the theater has not left him, and he continues to attend whenever afforded the opportunity. He is also an avid trivia buff with a keen grasp on the 1980s, movies, and music. John’s other passion is diabetes, and as a person with type 1 diabetes, he works hard on health and nutrition and is always looking to learn more about the condition that he and so many struggle with.