Practice Areas & Industries: Akerman Senterfitt

Practice/Industry Group Overview

Few facets of life are not touched in some way by the institutions of government and the people who constitute its bodies. Our clients, by virtue of their size or the broad public impact of the projects they undertake, are certainly no exception. In order to represent their interests properly, and to facilitate the progress they seek to initiate, Akerman Senterfitt has built a large and highly effective Legislative and Government Affairs Practice with points of entry into almost every governmental or quasi-governmental body in the state of Florida, and to many in Washington as well. It is a point of pride that we are as effective in our lobbying and dialog with them as we are in our administrative proceedings or litigation against them.

Cities often require their own representation in dealing with counties, counties with the state, and other governmental units with counterparts at all levels of administration. Therefore, we have developed a substantial practice providing specialized counsel to dozens of different governmental entities in a broad range of legal circumstances.

It may be a matter requiring our expertise on regional impact matters, or on election laws with charter amendment implications. The circumstances may involve public records laws or complex issues based on labor and employment law, or environmental policy. Whatever the scenario, whether the matter involves litigation, negotiation, or simply experienced legal counsel, we stand ready to help.

Services Available

Since governments themselves are subject to special laws, restrictions, and processes that often differ from those applicable to the private sector, they require specialized counsel in their own affairs. We represent their interests effectively, not only in litigation, but also in negotiations, intra-governmental affairs, and administrative proceedings.

• Administrative Law
• Legislative and Governmental Affairs
• Local Government
• Municipal Representation

In addition to managing issues related to administrative procedures for licenses, permits, variances, and other requirements, we also work on behalf of our clients to help them procure contracts with local government for services or supplies.

Clients:
Reliant Energy, Engineered Homes of Orlando, Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Airport Industrial Park of Orlando