In 1994, a group of attorneys—unsatisfied with the traditional law firm model—set out to build something different. They envisioned a firm where people came first, where collaboration, respect, and purpose defined the culture. They wanted a place where attorneys and staff were genuinely excited to come to work each day. That vision became Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. (LLW), founded in Tallahassee and West Palm Beach, and expanding to Jacksonville, St. Petersburg and Tampa. From day one, LLW was built on a core belief that great work starts with a great workplace—and that’s still true today. Since 2025, LLW has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For by Florida Trend Magazine, and has also been recognized as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News – Best Law Firms® every year since the rankings’ inception in 2010, including Tier 1 rankings in Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, and Natural Resources Law. LLW is one of only four law firms in Florida to earn a top-tier Band 1 ranking in Environmental Law from Chambers and Partners. Additionally, LLW is a Top Ranked Law Firm by Martindale-Hubbell—which is the highest rating Martindale-Hubbell awards—and LLW lawyers are continuously included Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
LLW is known as Florida’s law firm for environmental, land use, and government law. Our attorneys bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives that allow us to think creatively and work strategically. With a unique blend of legal, agency, technical, and planning experience, we deliver insights that others may overlook. We see solutions that others don’t see. When you hire us, you benefit from the collective experience of all LLW attorneys.
LLW helps shape Florida’s future through policy influence, legal innovation, sustainable land development, and a deep commitment to cultivating the next generation of legal leaders.
LLW’s depth of experience includes eight board-certified attorneys in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice, Real Estate, and City, County, and Local Government Law, as well as two registered lobbyists, providing clients with comprehensive legal and legislative advocacy. Offices are in Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach.