Education

Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D.

University of Louisville, B.A., with honors, Political Science

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Lawrence J. "Larry" Hamilton II

Partner
Jacksonville
t: 904-798-5454

Lawrence J. Hamilton II serves as the practice group leader of Holland & Knight's North Florida Litigation Group and as a member of the firm's Directors Committee. As an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial lawsuits and arbitrations, he has handled many complex class actions and commercial disputes. Mr. Hamilton has extensive experience assisting clients engaged in the transportation business, including motor carriers, logistics companies and Class I railroads with a wide variety of legal and contractual matters and disputes. He also has extensive experience in handling creditors' rights disputes. Mr. Hamilton is a certified civil mediator in the state of Florida.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Commercial Litigation, 2008-2012
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Transportation Law, 2007-2012
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Real Estate Law, 2012
  • Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2011
  • Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine
  • Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, March 2009
  • Who's Who in American Law
  • Alumni Fellow, University of Louisville
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated

Memberships

  • The Florida Bar, Trial Practice Section, former Executive Committee Member
  • The Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, former President and Board of Governors member
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, former President and Board of Governors member
  • Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Leadership Florida
  • Leadership Jacksonville
  • Leadership St. Johns
  • Transportation Lawyers Association

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida