Holland & Knight Significantly Expands Its Tallahassee Office and Florida Government Advocacy Practice
July 9, 2007
Frederick R. "Fred" Dudley- Tallahassee
Mia L. McKown- Tallahassee
Gigi Rollini - Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Holland & Knight LLP is pleased to
announce the addition of three lawyers in the Tallahassee office. The firm's
Florida Government Advocacy Practice is significantly expanded with the
additions of Frederick R. Dudley and Mia L. McKown. In addition,
Gigi Rollini
joins the firm's Litigation Section.
"We are tremendously pleased to have these talented lawyers join the
Tallahassee office of Holland & Knight," said
Karen Walker, executive partner of
the firm's Tallahassee office. "Their experience and skills greatly enhance our
ability to serve our government advocacy and litigation clients here in
Tallahassee and throughout Florida."
Dudley, who is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar,
focuses his practice in the areas of construction law, administrative law, and
legislative and governmental affairs. He brings to the firm more than 20 years
experience in local and state political positions, including 12 years as a
member of the Florida Senate (1986 – 1998) and four years as a member of the
Florida House of Representatives (1982 – 1986). He received his B.S. from the
University of South Florida and his J.D. from Stetson University School of Law.
Prior to joining the firm, he was with Akerman Senterfitt in Tallahassee.
McKown practices in the areas of administrative law and legislative and
governmental affairs. She has more than 16 years experience in the agribusiness,
banking and insurance industries, including serving as General Counsel for the
Florida Department of Citrus from 2000 – 2002. She received her B.S. from the
University of Florida and her J.D. from Stetson University School of Law. Prior
to joining the firm, she was with Akerman Senterfitt in Tallahassee.
Rollini joins the firm's Litigation Section as an associate. She practices
administrative law as well as utility regulation and appellate law. Prior to
joining Holland & Knight, Rollini was a senior law clerk to the Honorable Robert
T. Benton II at the First District Court of Appeal. She received her B.A. from
Florida State University and her J.D. from Florida State University College of
Law.
Contact: Susan Bass (813) 769-4326