Tallahassee

As Florida has grown to become the country’s fourth most populous state, now with more than 18 million residents, its government has expanded comparably in size, reach and funding. Members of Squire Sanders' office in the state capital represent diverse clients before all branches of Florida government, as well as before federal courts and in private business transactions.

The firm’s engagements relating to the executive branch include working with the Governor’s Office and the Cabinet and appearing before nearly every executive agency, such as the Department of Legal Affairs (Attorney General’s Office), the Public Service Commission, Department of Financial Services, Department of Health, Agency for Healthcare Administration, Department of Management Services, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and Department of Revenue. Within the judicial branch and its administrative counterpart, we appear regularly in the trial and appellate courts and before the Division of Administrative Hearings. We also work in the legislative arena on behalf of clients whose business interests may be affected by, or who may be supporting or opposing, proposed new legislation. Some projects may call for representation in multiple arenas before several or all branches of state government.

Our Tallahassee office, with its close proximity to the Florida Capitol and most agency offices, provides a logistical advantage in government relations and relationships not easily achieved by those outside the city. The contacts our lawyers sustain with state agency officials were developed not only through years of experience but also by living in the community. Our experienced team of professionals works with clients to effectively identify and address their needs and goals in a wide variety of matters involving state government and in the courts.