Government law refers to the practice of representing clients in legal matters related to government regulations, policies, and laws. This can include advising clients on regulatory compliance, assisting with government contracts, navigating the administrative law process, advocating for clients' interests before legislative bodies, and representing clients in government investigations. It requires a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing government entities and their interactions with businesses and individuals.

Government law is important for several reasons:

• Protecting individual rights: Government law establishes and protects the rights of individuals, including the right to free speech, the right to vote, and the right to a fair trial. Without government laws, individuals would be vulnerable to abuses of power by those in positions of authority.

• Maintaining order and safety: Government laws help to maintain order and safety in society by regulating behavior, punishing criminal activity, and enforcing safety standards. This creates a sense of security and stability that allows individuals to live and work in peace.

• Promoting the common good: Government laws promote the common good by establishing policies that benefit society as a whole. This can include laws that protect the environment, regulate the economy, and provide social services to those in need.

• Resolving disputes: Government laws provide a framework for resolving disputes and conflicts, both between individuals and between individuals and the government. This helps to ensure that conflicts are resolved fairly and peacefully, without resorting to violence or vigilantism.

Overall, government law is essential for maintaining a functioning society that protects the rights and interests of all its members. It provides a framework for regulating behavior, resolving disputes, and promoting the common good, which is essential for a healthy and prosperous society.

Our attorneys have considerable experience in handling actions involving governmental entities. We have both represented and opposed various county and municipal governments, the Escambia County school district, and instrumentalities of local governments. Our experience includes litigation involving competitive award statutes, Florida's "Sunshine Law," public records law, and election laws. Our clients have included a former U.S. President and Vice President, U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressmen, and various local and State officials.

Types of cases that we handle:

• Litigation Involving Governmental Entities: We have experience representing and opposing various government bodies, including federal, state, and local officials.

• Contract and Bid Disputes: We handle contested bid awards, contract fraud actions, and other disputes involving government regulations.

• Election Law: Our attorneys have represented elected officials in election law matters.

• Appellate Advocacy: We have successfully defended and contested trial court decisions in both state and federal courts.

Our attorneys have considerable experience both defending, and contesting, trial court decisions and jury verdicts on appeal in both State and Federal courts. We have obtained favorable rulings for clients both before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as in Florida's District Courts of Appeal and Florida's Supreme Court.