Allan J. CharlesAttorney | Tallahassee
Attorney | Tallahassee
Mr. Charles is Florida Bar board certified as a specialist in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice. He has represented both private and public clients in civil and administrative litigation. Mr. Charles’ current practice focuses on helping clients navigate state and local permitting issues, counseling clients under investigation by state agencies, and advising agricultural producers on Right-to-Farm issues.
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
The Florida Bar, Member
Florida Bar Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Member, 2024
Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, Second Circuit, 2023-Present
Florida Government Bar Association, President, 2024-2025; Vice President, 2023-2024
Economic Club of Florida, Trustee Member, 2024-Present
Friends of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System Board of Directors, Member, 2023-Present
Florida Bar Government Advocacy Committee, Member, 2019-Present
Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board, 2018-2023
Previous Professional Experience
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of General Counsel, Senior Attorney, 2019-2024; Attorney 2018-2019
TopBuild Corp., Negotiator, 2015-2018
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal, Law Clerk, 2015
United Stated Marine Corps, Second Lieutenant, 2012-2014
Awards and Recognitions
Florida State University College of Law, Book Award, Energy Law, 2020; Book Award, Oil & Gas Law, 2021
University of Mississippi, Best Lawyer, Contracts and Negotiations Skill Session, 2013
Practices
Industries
Education
LL.M. in Environmental Law & Policy, Florida State University College of Law, 2022
Harvard Business School, Certificate in Negotiation Mastery, 2017
J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law, 2014
University of Mississippi, Business Law Certificate, 2014
B.S. in Legal Studies, University of Central Florida, 2012