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LEADERSHIP
8
Q&A
WITH TONY ZEBOUNI
DITCHMEN • MARCH 2020
Briefly tell us about your
professional background.
Zebouni: Initially, an analytical
chemist and certified marine
chemist prior to entry to law
school. I practiced in many areas of
law including criminal law, family
law, juvenile law, personal injury
and commercial law/litigation with
an emphasis on construction law
since 1988.I have been a certified
AAA Construction Arbitrator for
over 20 years and practiced as a
civil mediator.
Why you are in the underground
utility business and how did you
get started?
Zebouni: I worked closely with
Jacksonville Public Utilities
Department and with JEA for over
18 years and became acquainted
with NUCA is 2006 after my
retirement from the Jacksonville
Office of General Counsel. My
involvement with JEA/Public
Utilities included contract drafting,
procedures drafting and review,