ORLANDO, FL – December 23, 2013 – GrayRobinson Shareholder Christopher L. Carmody, Jr. of the Orlando office joined the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce serves the interest of their members and the business community by providing programs, services and leadership to enhance economic vitality and quality of life in the Seminole County community. Their goal is to establish Seminole County as the premier place to do business within the region.
Carmody earned his certification as a Designated Professional Lobbyist from the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and is an attorney admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. He has substantial experience handling government relations matters, including representation before the Florida legislative and executive branches, purchasing and procurement appeals, and professional licensing. His clients range from small cities to Fortune 500 companies, and his experience runs the gamut of state-level needs and issues, from the passing of landmark legislation to proficiency on the appropriations process.
Carmody also practices in litigation, land use, construction and sports law. His practice includes obtaining state and local government regulatory approvals as well as matters related to the acquisition, development and utilization of real property. He has represented contractors, engineers, architects, developers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers in issues relating to land use and construction law. He provides legal work to the Central Florida Sports Commission and has handled numerous high-level sports matters at the legislative level, including tax exemptions, workers' compensation and other matters that affect sports franchises.