Representing governmental entities on agency actions such as rulemaking, administrative proceedings, and orders. Applicable laws included Florida and Federal Administrative Procedure Acts, and open government and public records laws.
Experience with state and federal water & wildlife laws, including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson Stevens Act, mangrove protection, riparian rights, soil & groundwater contamination and remediation.
Professor and scholar of legal ethics. Testified as expert witness in malpractice matter. Provide advice to lawyers and firms on applicability of and compliance with law governing lawyers.
Mediator in disputes related to Uniformed Service Employment and Re-employment Rights Act. Author of opinion letters evaluating credentials of applications for National Interest Waivers.
Defended state and federal agencies in matters involving administrative and environmental law. Advise municipal, agricultural and other private clients on litigation strategy. Served as pro bono counsel in juvenile court.
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