City, County & Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar

City, County & Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar A Florida Bar organization for lawyers practicing local government law. The Section serves approximately 1,700 lawyers.

We represent local government and private interests in the area of local government. Our work usually centers on local government boards, commissions, councils, and districts, and the work that they do. The top 5 benefits to section membership are:

1. An association of colleagues and friends from around the state to exchange best practices, new ideas and solutions.

2. A web site and a list serve

that distributes messages, legal questions or issues to section members via email. Any subscriber can post or respond to a message.

3. Seminars such as the Annual Public Employers Labor Relations Forum, Sunshine Law – Public Records and Ethics for Public Officers & Employees, the Annual Local Government Law in Florida, the Certification Review Course, and Land Use.

4. Publications such as the Stetson Law Review, the Agenda, the Local Government Law Desk Book.

5. The section provides a united voice for city county local government issues within the Florida Bar. It provides a platform to explore new ideas for programs and services that will meet the needs of the local government lawyers today and tomorrow.

The Florida Bar’s Government Lawyer Section on June 5 held its first-ever Legacy & Leadership Symposium, a half-day of p...
06/10/2026

The Florida Bar’s Government Lawyer Section on June 5 held its first-ever Legacy & Leadership Symposium, a half-day of presentations and presentation of the section’s 2026 awards during its executive council meeting.

Congratulations to CCLGL Section members Barbara Govea of the City of Hialeah, recipient of the Claude Pepper Outstanding Government Lawyer Award, and Steven Zuilkowski of the Florida Commission on Ethics, recipient of a chair’s Distinguished Service to the Section Award, and to John Bajger and Jacek Stramski, who also received awards.

The Bar’s Government Lawyer Section recently held its first-ever Legacy & Leadership Symposium, consisting of a half-day of presentations and ending with the section’s 2026 awards during its executive council meeting. GLS award honorees included: Barbara Govea of the City of Hialeah, recipient o...

As we wrap up the Bar year, we want to say one more "thank you" to these very special firms and individuals for their sp...
06/08/2026

As we wrap up the Bar year, we want to say one more "thank you" to these very special firms and individuals for their sponsorship and ongoing support of the City, County, and Local Government Law Section and its members. They are truly appreciated! 🫶

🔹Bryant Miller Olive P.A.
🔹Filevine
🔹Lewis Longman & Walker PA
🔹GrayRobinson, P.A.
🔹Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L.
🔹Carlton Fields
🔹Vernis & Bowling
🔹Holland & Knight
🔹Nikki C. Day, GrayRobinson
🔹Shutts & Bowen LLP
🔹Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A.

The American Bar Association is warning attorneys and the public about a growing immigration fraud scheme in which scamm...
06/05/2026

The American Bar Association is warning attorneys and the public about a growing immigration fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate licensed lawyers, legal aid organizations, and even the ABA. Using real attorney names, bar numbers, fake retainer agreements, and fraudulent immigration documents, scammers are targeting individuals seeking legal assistance through platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok. Victims have suffered financial losses and serious immigration consequences, including missed filing deadlines and deportation orders.

The ABA is warning attorneys about a sophisticated immigration fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate licensed lawyers, legal aid organizations, and the ABA to target individuals seeking immigration assistance. According to an ABA alert, fraudsters have used real attorneys' names and bar numbers...

Responding to the growing use — and misuse — of generative artificial intelligence in court filings, the Florida Supreme...
06/03/2026

Responding to the growing use — and misuse — of generative artificial intelligence in court filings, the Florida Supreme Court on May 28 amended statewide court rules to require attorneys and self-represented litigants to certify that legal authorities cited in filings are accurate. Here's what you need to know.

Responding to the growing use — and misuse — of generative artificial intelligence in court filings, the Florida Supreme Court has amended statewide court rules to require attorneys and self-represented litigants to certify that legal authorities cited in filings are accurate. The amended rules,...

REMINDER: Florida Bar annual fee season is underway with the traditional option to pay online by signing in to member.f...
06/01/2026

REMINDER: Florida Bar annual fee season is underway with the traditional option to pay online by signing in to member.floridabar.org and clicking the “Pay My Fees” button.

Fees may be paid via credit card or e-check. Online payment is the quickest and easiest way to pay your annual fees, elect voluntary section memberships, and stay in compliance with Bar rules for trust accounting and pro bono reporting.

Fees remain at $265 for active members and $175 for inactive members.

Read the Bar News story for other fee payment options.

The Florida Bar annual fee season is underway with the traditional early option of paying online by signing into the Member Portal at member.floridabar.org and clicking the “Pay My Fees” button. This may be paid via credit card or e-check. It is the quickest and easiest way to pay your annual fe...

There are NEW local government law job listings on our job board: City of Clearwater Government Senior Assistant City At...
05/29/2026

There are NEW local government law job listings on our job board: City of Clearwater Government Senior Assistant City Attorney, Vose Law Firm LLP Attorney, Hillsborough County, Florida Government BOCC Local Hearing Officers for Red Light Camera and School Zone Speed Camera Hearings, Marion County, Florida BOCC Assistant County Attorney, and more. Click below for details on the listings.

Interested in posting a local government law job? Just email the information to [email protected]. We'll post it to our website's job opportunities page and share it with the section's Discourse forum.

(Disclaimer: This section does not endorse or recommend employers and makes no representations or guarantees regarding job opportunities or the accuracy of information provided by posters, employers, or hiring entities.)

Job openings submitted by city, county, and local governments.

“This priority legislation represents a meaningful investment in Florida’s Clerks of Court and Comptrollers and the esse...
05/27/2026

“This priority legislation represents a meaningful investment in Florida’s Clerks of Court and Comptrollers and the essential services our offices provide every day,” said Hernando County Court Clerk Doug Chorvat, Jr., president of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers.

Court clerks say all Floridians who rely on their services will benefit from a bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed May 22. Hernando County Court Clerk Doug Chorvat, Jr., president of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, issued a statement praising DeSantis and the bill sponsors, Rep. Dana Trabulsy, R-Ft.....

Never forget those who gave their lives to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Never forget those who gave their lives to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸

Stressing the need for uniformity, Miami-Dade and Broward courts on Wednesday jointly issued new administrative orders r...
05/21/2026

Stressing the need for uniformity, Miami-Dade and Broward courts on Wednesday jointly issued new administrative orders regarding the disclosure and verification of AI-generated court submissions.

Stressing the need for uniformity, Miami-Dade and Broward courts on Wednesday jointly issued new administrative orders regarding the disclosure and verification of AI-generated court submissions. “The Eleventh Judicial Circuit recognizes the importance of consistency and uniformity in the administ...

REMINDER: Check out the local government law job listings on our job board: City Attorney, City of Fort Myers - Governme...
05/19/2026

REMINDER: Check out the local government law job listings on our job board: City Attorney, City of Fort Myers - Government; Ethics Attorney, State of Florida Commission on Ethics; Appraiser Special Magistrate and Attorney Special Magistrate, Escambia County Value Adjustment Board; and more. Click below for details on the listings.

Interested in posting a local government law job? Just email the information to [email protected]. We'll post it to our website's job opportunities page and share it with the section's Discourse forum.

(Disclaimer: This section does not endorse or recommend employers and makes no representations or guarantees regarding job opportunities or the accuracy of information provided by posters, employers, or hiring entities.)

Job openings submitted by city, county, and local governments.

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