Silvia M. Alderman

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2009.

106 East College Avenue, 12th Floor Tallahassee, Florida 32301

(850) 224-9634

Firm: Akerman LLP

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Overview

Firm

Akerman LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (850) 224-9634

Silvia Alderman has over 30 years of experience representing regulated interests (developers, agricultural interests, industrial entities, and governmental entities) in the practice of environmental and land use law. She has served as state-wide wetlands and threatened and endangered species counsel for a Fortune 10 company, and is known for her work with water resources and wastewater regulation. Silvia previously served as deputy general counsel of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (now DEP).

Silvia has experience with a wide range of environmental and land use matters such as environmental permitting and enforcement negotiation and litigation, contract negotiation, land development, state land leasing and easements, and growth management. She also has local government comprehensive planning experience, having served as counsel for the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission for 14 years. Her land use experience also includes representing clients in connection with numerous developments of regional impact (DRIs) and with comprehensive plan amendment litigation. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice, she has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America as a leading environmental lawyer in Florida.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Environmental Law

Litigation - Environmental

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for Silvia M. Alderman

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Litigation - Environmental, Tallahassee (2015)

Distinguished Alumna - Chadron State College
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
Real Estate Florida 2009, Recognized as "Woman of Influence"
Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2009, 2013, 2015-2016 Listed for Environment & Land Use
Super Lawyers Magazine 2009, 2010, Listed in Florida as one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers"
Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2010, 2013-2016, Listed in Florida for Environmental and Land Use/Zoning
Chambers USA 2009-2016, Ranked in Florida for Environment
Board Certified in State & Federal Government and Administrative Practice, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Education

Graduated

Chadron State College, BS

Graduated 1973

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (850) 224-9634

106 East College Avenue, 12th Floor
Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

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