Cindy A. Laquidara

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2016.

50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202

(904) 798-3700

Firm: Akerman LLP

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Overview

Firm

Akerman LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (904) 798-3700

Cindy Laquidara is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of complex litigation experience, from administrative hearings to complex federal and state trials and appeals, with a well-established record of creative and effective advocacy. Recent opinions include federal summary judgments against class actions on pension matters under the ADA and ADAA, as well as under Title VII. Her litigation practice includes land use, transportation, contract disputes, First Amendment, government and utility contracting, environmental litigation, and government affairs issues. She has served as appellate counsel on similar matters with numerous published opinions over several decades. Cindy is experienced in alternative dispute resolutions, having engaged in mediation since it first arrived in Florida. Cindy is the former General Counsel for the Consolidated City of Jacksonville and its entities, is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in City, County & Local Government Law, and advises government agencies on a multitude of matters. 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.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Appellate Practice

Environmental Law

Government Contracts (Regulatory & Government)

Government Relations Practice

Litigation - Environmental

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Natural Resources Law

Awards

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

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (904) 798-3700

50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

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