Featured Publications

Private Wealth Services: Newsletter - November 2009

There has been considerable debate on Capitol Hill this year over the taxation of a Carried Interest in the context of a Private Equity Fund (PEF). At the same time, there has been public discussion of the role that the private equity industry will have in our economic recovery. In the realm of estate planning, PEF Principals possess unique opportunities to shift the performance of their interest in a PEF to future generations – potentially resulting in very significant estate tax savings. This article will review the basic PEF structure, describe the nature of a Principal’s interest in a PEF and indentify wealth transfer techniques that should be considered by a Principal.

More

Government Contracts: Alert - November 12, 2009

On November 30, 2009, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Graham County Soil & Water Conservation District v. United States ex rel. Wilson, a qui tam action brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) and appealed from a Fourth Circuit decision. The Court will use the case to resolve a split among the circuits over the scope of the FCA's "public disclosure" bar. A decision affirming the Fourth Circuit could increase qui tam litigation against any organization that does business with, or receives federal money through, federal, state and local governmental entities – and would further expand the reach of the FCA to any state or local program involving the use of federal funds.

More

Search Our Library

Search

  • Printer friendly
  • Email this page to a friend
  • Generate a PDF version of this page

Press Releases

Holland & Knight's Bob Martinez, Former Governor of Florida, Designated 2009 Great Floridian
 
 March 17, 2009
 
Bob Martinez- Tampa

Martinez is third from Holland & Knight to ever receive this distinction

Former Florida Gov. Bob Martinez, now Senior Policy Advisor with Holland & Knight, is designated a 2009 Great Floridian

TAMPA, Fla. – Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that former Florida Gov. Bob Martinez, now Senior Policy Advisor with Holland & Knight, has been designated a 2009 Great Floridian by the State of Florida.

This award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievements of men and women who made significant contributions to progress and welfare of Florida. Only 32 people have been designated Great Floridians since the program's inception in 1981. Martinez is one of six to receive this distinction this year, and marks the third Holland & Knight professional to receive the honor, following former Governor and Senator Spessard Holland (2004) and former ABA President Chesterfield Smith (1997).

“I am privileged to be designated a Great Floridian," said Martinez. "To be awarded such a distinction and associated with the distinguished Great Floridians of past years is truly an honor. I am humbled to be in the company of great men and women.”

Gov. Martinez is being recognized for his outstanding gubernatorial leadership, contributions in the area of environmental land acquisition and surface water improvement and for his efforts towards eliminating wasteful spending and promoting Florida’s drug control programs.

“I share with so many in congratulating Governor Martinez on this deserving honor," said Steven Sonberg, managing partner of Holland & Knight. "I am delighted that Holland & Knight is well represented in this small, yet distinguished club of Great Floridians.”

Gov. Martinez works in the firm’s Public Companies and Securities practice. His distinguished public service spans more than 40 years and has made him one of the most respected leaders in Florida. The Governor served under George H.W. Bush as the nation’s second Drug Czar from 1991-1993, served as Governor of Florida from 1987-1991, Mayor of the City of Tampa from 1979-1986, and Vice Chairman of the Southwest Water Management District from 1975-1979. Gov. Martinez was the first of Hispanic descent and the second Republican since Reconstruction to be elected as Florida's governor.

In addition to representing clients at Holland & Knight, Gov. Martinez serves on various corporate boards and continues his life-long commitment the community. Gov. Martinez is a native of Tampa and maintains offices in Tampa, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.

Contact: Aimee Steel, Holland & Knight LLP (202) 828-1895 or aimee.steel@hklaw.com

Related Practices