Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Government Relations Practice
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David C. Ashburn represents a diverse array of clients in their dealings with numerous state and federal regulatory agencies. David’s understanding of governmental regulatory processes has also enabled him to provide counsel to buyers and sellers of health care related businesses, and to lenders and private equity groups that finance those transactions. The many types of health care, managed care and insurance related clients David has represented include the following: Ambulatory surge...
C. David Brown II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. C. David, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Karen D. Walker serves as executive partner of the Tallahassee office and practices in the firm’s Public Policy & Regulation Group. Ms. Walker’s practice encompasses all aspects of Florida administrative law, and she has a broad range of experience in Florida state and local government procurement matters and public utility law. Ms. Walker also regularly counsels clients on Florida ethics and election law issues. She practices before the Florida Division of Administrative Hear...
Christian Brito is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice and Insurance Law. Christian, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lacey D. Corona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice and Public Finance Law. Lacey D., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lacey D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Odette Ponce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Odette, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Odette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma Pinder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Real Estate Law. Emma, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zach W. Lombardo is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., serving clients in Naples, Florida and throughout Southwest Florida. He is Board Certified in City, County & Local Government Law by The Florida Bar. Zach’s practice focuses on representing public and private clients in land use and local government matters. He regularly advises and advocates on issues involving: comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning applications, variances and conditional uses, nonconforming u...
Dedicated litigator and trusted community leader representing private sector clients and governmental entities in intricate disputes. Jeff Aaron is a recognized attorney in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Intellectual Property Law, and Technology Law at DownsAaron PLLC. Jeff has been providing legal services in Orlando, Florida since 2021. This recognition reflects his well-established reputation among peers in the geographic and legal practice area...
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