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James W. Linn
Areas of Practice
Public Pension and Employment Law- Advises public employers and pension boards on federal and state laws pertaining to governmental retirement programs, and works closely with local governments and pension actuaries in evaluating and restructuring retirement benefit programs and preparing pension plan documents and amendments.
- Assisted a number of cities and special districts in joining the Florida Retirement System.
- Represents public and private employers (management) in labor and employment law matters, including defense of employment discrimination claims, whistle-blower and wrongful termination claims, collective bargaining and employee benefit matters.
- Represented several cities in 2004 challenge to state rules on use of premium tax revenues for local pension plans.
- Represented numerous cities, pension boards and individuals in pension-related litigation and appeals.
- Successfully represented a city and pension board in City of Hollywood v. Nickerson, 830 So.2d 917 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) and City of Hollywood v. Petrosino, 864 So.2d 1175). He also represented the Florida League of Cities and several cities in an administrative challenge to the Florida Division of Retirement’s policy on “extra benefits” for police officers and firefighters under Chapters 175 and 185, Florida Statutes. Mr. Linn also represented a city and pension board in City of Orlando v. Department of Insurance, 528 So.2d 468 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988). As a result of this case, elected and appointed city officials are able to serve on municipal pension boards.
Administrative, Governmental Law, Legislative Lobbying
- Represents local governments and professional organizations in state agency rulemaking and policy matters and handles professional licensure and disciplinary matters before state regulatory boards.
- Represents clients before the Florida Legislature.
- Successfully lobbied for 2007 legislation providing title protection for class of health care professionals, and amendment to informed consent law.
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, 2009 (Labor and Employment Law)
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rating.
- The Florida Bar: City, County and Local Government Law Section Chair, 1995-1996.
- Received Local Government Legal Advocacy Award, 1994.
Education
- J.D., with honors, Florida State University College of Law, 1980.
- B.S., magna cum laude, Florida State University, 1977.
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