Julie P. Kendig-Schrader represents clients in land use and environmental matters and administrative litigation. She works with clients to create public/private partnerships for infrastructure needs, particularly those related to transportation. With sustainability concerns and initiatives cutting across virtually all sectors of business today, Julie strives to keep her clients ahead of the curve to maximize opportunities and minimize unnecessary costs and risks.
Prior to joining the firm, Julie was with the South Florida Water Management District Office of Counsel.
Meet Julie P. Kendig-Schrader
Concentrations
•Complex land use and environmental authorizations, including comprehensive plan amendments, environmental permitting and land development regulation drafting and implementation
•Rural lands entitlement, sustainable development and conservation uses
•Public private partnerships and infrastructure provision
•Climate change, transit oriented development and green building issues
•Impact fees/concurrency issues
•Land use and environmental administrative and civil litigation and appeals
•Community development district (CDD) formation
•Wetlands, endangered species and environmental permitting
•Annexation issues
•Redevelopment and revitalization of commercial properties
•Agricultural classifications and other taxation issues, including appeals to the Value Adjustment Board
•Consumptive use permitting and issues
•Environmental regulatory regimes, including RCRA and CERCLA
•Carbon credits
•Green building & sustainable development
•Global energy & infrastructure
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, “Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law,” Environmental & Land Use Law, 2023-2025
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, a Law360 'Environmental Practice Group of the Year,' 2022
•Listed, Lawdragon 500, Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers guide, 2021
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law; Litigation - Land Use and Zoning; Real Estate Law, 2008-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year' in Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Orlando, 2016 and 2024
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2004-2018
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2019, 2021-2024
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•Listed, Orlando magazine, 'The Best Lawyers in Orlando,' 2010-2025
•Listed, Orlando Business Journal
•Listed, '40 Under 40,' 2005
•Listed, 'Up & Comers,' 2002
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Volume IV, Florida: Land Use & Zoning