Eugene E Rhodes Jr. Attorney at Law

Professional
 Gene received a Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of South Florida and a Juris Doctor with honors from Florida State University. He has practiced law in Volusia County since 1977. Gene is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and the Florida Bar Association's Elder Law Section. He is also a member of the Florida Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section for which he served on the Probate Law Committee. Gene is a member of the Attorney's Title Insurance Fund for which he served on the local advisory council. He is also a member of The Real Property Council of Volusia County, Inc. of which he was President. Gene has been an instructor of Probate Law and Business Law at Daytona Beach Community College, and he frequently speaks on elder law and estate planning issues.

Civic
Gene is proud to have served his country in the United States' Navy on submarine duty. Among other exciting experiences he was aboard the USS Chopper (SS-342) during its historic deep dive accident off the coast of Cuba. (An event that changed Gene's life). He was also honored to serve the citizens of South Daytona as Mayor for two terms and as a City Councilman for one term. Prior to being elected to public office Gene served the City of South Daytona as a volunteer firefighter. He started the Rotary Club of Port Orange-South Daytona as Charter President, and he is a Paul Harris Fellow. Gene has served on the Boards of Directors for the Volusia County Drug Council, Inc., the United Way Endowment Fund, and the Port Orange-South Daytona Chamber of Commerce for whom he was the legal adviser. He has also served on the Port Orange YMCA Board of Advisors.

Hobbies
Gene has been an avid dancer for many years. He dances swing, latin, and ballroom on a regular basis. Gene is also a lifelong college football fan.