Timothy P. Atkinson, Esquire is a distinguished attorney and partner at Oertel, Fernandez, Bryant & Atkinson, P.A., specializing in administrative, regulatory, and governmental law. With over 40 years of firm history and an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating—the highest professional recognition—the practice stands out for its deep expertise in navigating complex state and federal legal frameworks.
The firm adopts a comprehensive and strategic approach, representing both private and public sector clients in judicial, appellate, and administrative proceedings. It focuses on matters involving environmental compliance, land use, professional licensing, and governmental regulation, routinely advocating before agencies, courts, and the Florida Legislature. Its attorneys are highly experienced in protecting client interests through litigation, lobbying, and regulatory counseling.
Services Offered
- Administrative Law
- Agency Rulemaking
- Alcoholic Beverage Law
- Appellate Practice
- Coastal Law
- Competitive Bidding
- Emergency Action Against a Professional License
- Eminent Domain, Inverse Condemnation, and the Bert Harris Act
- Environmental Law
- Health Care Regulation and Licensing
- Land Use Law
- Lobbying
- Local Government Comprehensive Plans
- Mining Regulation
- Professional Licensing Law
- Professional Licensure Applications
- Professional Licensure Discipline
- Public Financing of Affordable Housing
- Stop Work Orders for Failure to Obtain Workers’ Compensation Coverage
- Student Disciplinary Proceedings
- Utilities Regulation
- Water Law
- Wetlands Regulation
- Water Resource Development and Permitting
- Air Quality Regulation
- Growth Management
- Zoning
- Energy Law
- Labor Law
- General Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Lien Law
- Employment Disputes
- Non-Competition Agreements
The firm represents clients throughout Florida, with particular focus on regulatory and administrative proceedings at state and local levels. It is equipped to serve businesses, professionals, governmental entities, and individuals facing legal challenges in highly regulated industries.
