Jeffrey Charles Lynne
also known as Jeffrey Lynne
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeff is a Palm Beach-based attorney with a primary focus representing entities and individuals before federal, state and local government agencies relating to business permitting, licensing and regulation, including zoning entitlements. His experience includes all aspects of the land entitlement and development process from concept through land use approvals and including post-entitlement representation based upon specific use approvals. Jeff has also earned a distinguished reputation advocating for and representing local and national providers of Behavioral Health treatment services as well as for his blog where he discusses emerging legal and business trends in addiction treatment.
Mr. Lynne is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.A. 1993) and the University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 1997).
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
29 years
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Cohen Norris Wolmer Ray Telepman & Cohen
712 US Highway 1, Suite 400, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
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Jeffrey Charles Lynne's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
20 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Dale | June 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
President Wounded Warriors of Collier County
Mr Lynne is very knowledgeable in his field of law. He makes himself accessible to his clients and returns phone calls and electronic correspondence on a timely basis. His staff is also very effective in responding to his clients. Highly recommended.
Posted by David | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Health Care
Excellent Attorney for Addiction Treatment Facilities
We started working with Mr. Lynne a little over a year ago for our newly-established addiction treatment center. Since the beginning, Jeffrey has been giving us great guidance and useful information to make sure our operations are running ethically and within state and federal laws. He has helped us ...
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
Jeffrey Lynne is exceptional
I have worked with Mr. Lynne in zoning and land use clarification, and have also experienced him as a front line advocate for industry reform in healthcare. Mr. Lynne is a professional with an expert team to assist him. He has been responsive to all of our needs and effectively negotiated with enti...
Posted by Samuel | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
A real expert in Florida zoning laws.
I contacted Jeff Lynne last minute to help me with a zoning issue in Broward county. Within 3 weeks he was able to demonstrate to the city staff that we were entitled to open a drug detox in the city. Any time a zoning issue pops up, he jumps on it quickly and resolves the problem before it gets out...
Posted by Evan | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
Detox Zoning
I am expressing my sincerest thanks to Jeffery Lynne, for his utmost professionalism and effectiveness in obtaining zoning for our residential detox facility. My partners and I entered into a contract to purchase a building, to be utilized as an inpatient facility. The only real barrier we were fac...
Jeffrey Charles Lynne's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Jeff. Jeff and I have worked on many land use matters where we were on opposing sides and Jeff zealously represented his client, but was always fair, professional, and courteous to me. Jeff is very knowledgeable and is well known for his expertise in the areas of land use law, Fair Housing, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and is a frequent lecturer on these topics. Jeff and I sometimes bounce ideas off of each other to determine in advance what "the other side" might think. I value Jeff's opinion. Jeff and I have worked on state legislation together and also served on civic and professional boards together. Jeff is an outstanding advocate and is very civic-minded."
"Jeffrey is a highly respected and very effective attorney. I strongly recommend Jeffrey."
"I endorse Jeff. I have known Jeff for approximately 15 years. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients. He is also an active member of various civic organizations in the community. He is an asset to the Bar."
"Jeff is a dedicated attorney very knowledgeable about the substance abuse industry, especially zoning and related issues re: sober houses. He has his "ear to the ground" on this complex industry, which is rare and to be commended."
"I have known Jeff for about 25 years. He is a close friend as well as an outstanding attorney. Jeff has consistently proven to have unique insight and experience in land use, zoning and health care law. He is diligent, hardworking and dedicated to his clients and his family. I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Jeff."
"I endorse Jeff. He is honest, intelligent, professional, and passionate about his clients' industry. He has integrity and doesn't let his ego get in the way of representing his clients."
"Our company has engaged Jeff to help us with a number of healthcare/land use issues over the past year. Jeff has always been incredibly responsive, and provided our company with high-quality, results-oriented work. I would highly recommend Jeff for matters relating to healthcare, real estate and land use. He is an excellent attorney with high integrity, and is a valuable resource for our company."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. There is no better lawyer than Jeff when it comes to Land Use and Zoning and health care."
"He really knows his stuff on issues involving zoning and real estate for drug and alcohol treatment facilities."
"It is with great pleasure and honor that I endorse Mr. Lynne. In my dealings with Mr. Lynne, I have found him to exhibit a great wealth of substantive knowledge involving zoning, licensing, and healthcare regulatory matters, particularly those involving the substance abuse and recovery industry. Mr. Lynne also has consistently conducted himself with a high level of professionalism, and his responsiveness and efficiency has greatly contributed to successfully concluding matters in a very cost-effective way."
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top 40 Under 40, South Florida Business Journal
2009
Citizen Advocate of the Year, Florida Bicycle Association
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Of Counsel, Cohen Norris Wolmer Ray Telepman Berkowitz and Cohen
2016 - 2025
Partner, Beighley, Myrick & Udell, P.A.
2010 - 2016
Shareholder, Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.
2005 - 2010
Shareholder, Akerman LLP
2002 - 2005
Assistant City Attorney, City of Boca Raton
2000 - 2002
Associate, Ullman & Ullman, P.A.
1997 - 2000
Assistant State Attorney, City Of Miami City Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Health Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Florida Bar, Environmental & Land Use Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, City, County and Local Government Law SectionMember
2016 - 2025
American Health Lawyers AssociationVice Chair, BHTF
2015 - 2025
Delray Beach Drug Task ForceBoard Member
2015 - 2025
Florida Association of Recovery ResidencesPartner in Excellence
2015 - 2025
National Alliance of Mental IllnessMember
2015 - 2020
Sister Cities of Delray BeachBoard Member
2015 - 2025
Shotokan Karate Center, Inc.Board of Directors
2011 - 2016
Morikami MuseumBoard of Trustees
2010 - 2016
Delray Beach Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2009 - 2010
League of American BicyclistsFormer Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Win for Appellant
Win for Appellant
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2009
Green Incentives and Credits for Busines
Publications
2017
2016
2015
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers