Education

University of Florida College of Law, J.D.
University of Florida, B.S.B.A., with high honors

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Lawrence Sellers

Partner
Tallahassee
t: 850-425-5670

Lawrence E. Sellers Jr. practices administrative and governmental law, with a concentration in environmental and land use matters. He regularly provides advice on permitting and enforcement matters involving a variety of federal, state, regional and local administrative agencies. He has substantial experience in administrative law, including adjudicatory hearings and rulemaking. For more than 20 years, he also has represented clients before the Florida Legislature, primarily on various environmental, land use and administrative law issues. He also regularly represents clients on growth management matters.

Mr. Sellers has authored numerous articles published by The Florida Bar, including several on issues related to Florida's Administrative Procedure Act (APA). In addition, his comprehensive articles on the rulemaking provisions in the Florida APA have been published by the Florida Law Review and the Florida State University Law Review.

Mr. Sellers regularly lectures on Florida administrative law at both the University of Florida College of Law and the Florida State University College of Law. He also is a frequent speaker at environmental and growth management seminars sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Sellers was a certified public accountant.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Chambers USA - American's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Environment Law, 2007 - 2008
  • Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2007 - 2008
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2007
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
  • University of Florida Law Review
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite

Memberships

  • Tallahassee Barristers Association
  • ABA Section on Energy, Environment and Resources
  • American Bar Association, Administrative Law Section
  • American Inns of the Court
  • Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce, Board of Governors and past Chair of the Infrastructure adn Environmental Committee
  • University of Florida College of Law, Board of Trustees
  • The Florida Bar, Board of Governors
  • The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, past Chair
  • The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Legislative Review Committee, past Chair
  • The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, former Secretary and Board of Governors member
  • Tallahassee Bar Association, past President, 2002-2003
  • Judicial Nominating Committee for the First District Court of Appeal, former member, 1998-2006
  • Florida Law Review, Alumni Association, former President

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts in Florida

Published Articles & Books