Cindy A. Laquidara
With an established record of creative and effective advocacy, Cindy Laquidara navigates complex litigation matters, from administrative hearings, to federal and state trials and appeals. Her practice serves municipal authorities, private corporations with long-term lease arrangements, companies submitting competitive procurement bids and proposals, general commercial litigation, and energy related matters in dispute resolution pertaining to bid disputes, land use, transportation, contracts, First Amendment, government and utility contracting, environmental issues, and government affairs.
Cindy represents clients in class action litigation where she has obtained summary judgments on pension matters under the ADA and ADAA, as well as under Title VII. She serves as appellate counsel on similar matters with numerous published opinions, from bid disputes to constitutional issues.
A former general counsel for the Consolidated City of Jacksonville and its entities, Cindy is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in City, County & Local Government Law, and advises high-profile government entities on a multitude of diverse matters.
Cindy also places great emphasis on social responsibility. As a pro bono matter, she maintained security clearance working with the Defense Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency to locate and repatriate the remains of a downed U.S. Navy pilot in Iraq through three presidential administrations. She frequently appears in federal court on pro bono court appointments in civil matters.
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating - the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability
- Jacksonville Women Lawyer's Association, Woman Lawyer of the Year, 2005
- The Jacksonville Financial News & Daily Record, Lawyer of the Year, 2010
- Jacksonville Magazine, Top Legal Professional (peer designation), 2013
- Jacksonville Business Journal, Women of Influence, 2015
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2007-2016
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2015-2016, Listed in Florida for State, Local, & Municipalities
- Jacksonville Business Journal, Jacksonville's Ultimate Attorneys Honoree, 2016
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent, Judicial Award, 2016
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
