Carolyn S. Raepple
123 South Calhoun Street, Suite 300
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.222.7500
craepple@hgslaw.com
Experience
- Represents clients before state, regional and local agencies, administrative officials, and elected bodies on a variety of administrative, environmental and government matters.
- Provides counsel and representation in government contracting and bid protest proceedings. Past representations include the fields of road and bridge contracting, telecommunications, computer systems, leased office space, and legal services for Child Support Enforcement.
- Provides counsel and representation in licensing of high-voltage electrical transmission lines, substations, power plants and pipeline facilities.
- Represents clients in commercial litigation, including contract and equitable actions.
- Provides counsel and representation to professionals in licensing and disciplinary matters before professional Boards. Past representations include proceedings before the Board of Medicine, Board of Dentistry, Board of Acupuncture, Board of Massage, and Construction Industry Licensing Board.
- Involved in all facets of administrative litigation and rulemaking.
- Liaison to state, regional and local government officials and agencies.
- Dean Maloney Writing Contest, Judge, 1983-1987.
Education
- Florida State University, J.D., with high honors, 1981, Order of the Coif
- Florida State University Law Review Articles and Notes Editor
- Florida International University, B.B.A., with high honors, 1976
Bar and Court Admissions
- Florida Bar, 1981
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Leadership Florida, Class V
- First Presbyterian Church Preschool, Board Member, 1987
- R. David Thomas Regional Child Advocate of the Year, Children's Home Society, 1991
- Maclay School, Volunteer, 1996
- Heritage Fountain 2000 Board of Directors
Publications and Presentations
- Author, "Florida's Expedited Permit Review Process: Streamlining the Development of Florida's Economy," 25 Florida State University Law Review 301, 1998
- Co-author, "A Solution to the Regulatory Maze: The Transmission Line Siting Act," 8 Florida State University Law Review 441, 1980
Awards and Recognition
- Has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Carolyn S. Raepple Practices in: Administrative Law, Due Diligence/Regulatory Compliance Counseling, Energy Facilities Siting and Licensing, Litigation, Oil and Gas, Public Procurement and Bid Protests