Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Government Relations Practice

Gary Hunter is a partner at Holtzman Vogel, where he maintains a broad governmental law practice with emphasis on state government affairs, land use entitlements, property rights advocacy and environmental issues. In over three decades of practice in Florida, Gary has represented Florida’s largest landowners in complex land use strategic development, litigation, and large area planning. He has been equally privileged to represent everyday landowners in protecting property rights from re...

David Childs, a partner with Holtzman Vogel, helps clients solve problems with government. Often the solutions involve successful modifications to Florida statutes and regulations. Other times it involves supporting budgetary items critical to a client’s interests or helping clients identify and pursue procurement opportunities. David has earned a reputation for forthrightness and an in-depth understanding of water policy, the legislative process, and state administrative procedures. Da...

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...

Mohammad “Mo” Jazil is a partner with Holtzman Vogel. His broad litigation practice includes state and federal constitutional cases, white-collar criminal matters, government investigations, election disputes, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act rulemaking and enforcement cases, federal telecommunications matters, Everglades restoration, takings cases, pricing disputes, and general civil appeals. He has served as first chair in federal and state court trials; and briefed and argued ...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...