Lawrence N. "Larry" Curtin

Larry N. Curtin: Experienced Environmental and Administrative Attorney in Tallahassee, FL

Lawrence N. Curtin is a seasoned environmental and administrative attorney with over four decades of experience representing clients on complex matters involving the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and Florida's environmental laws.

Practice Areas

• Administrative / Regulatory Law
• Environmental Law
• Litigation - Environmental
• Natural Resources Law

Curtin has worked extensively on both the legislative and regulatory sides of environmental law, drafting bills to address issues such as wetlands regulation, combined natural resource departments into the Department of Environmental Protection, and facilitating legislation related to energy production and water management in Florida. His experience includes:

Key Experience

• Lead Counsel for Electric Utilities and Cogenerators: Licensing construction and operation of large coal and gas-fired generating stations and transmission lines.
• Situation with Chemical Manufacturing and Mining Companies: Siting complex industrial facilities, preparing and issuing environmental impact statements under federal statutes.
• Collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Dredge and fill permitting and enforcement matters.

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Tallahassee (2026)
• Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
• Recognized: Environmental Law
• Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
• Recognized: Natural Resources Law
• Limited to Specific Focuses: Clean Water Act, Endangered Species, Energy, Enforcement Defense, Environmental Permitting, Government Relations, Land Use and Zoning, Mining, Regulatory, Water, Wetlands

Curtin is known for his extensive writing and speaking in the fields of environmental and administrative law. His publications have been featured prominently in leading legal journals such as Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Florida Super Lawyers magazine (2006-2013), Leading Florida Attorneys, and Florida Legal Elite.

Firms: Holland & Knight LLP Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1997

Educational Background

• Universities: Florida State University
  
• Education: Juris Doctor, Florida State University College of Law; Bachelor of Arts, Florida State University (2005-2008)
  

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Tallahassee Bar Association
  
• Florida Trial Lawyers Association
  
• Society of Environmental Law & Science
  

Curtin is fluent in English and proud to serve clients from across the United States. He believes in providing personalized, comprehensive legal representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances.