MIAMI, FL – January 14, 2019 – Stearns Weaver Miller announced that Former Leon County Assistant County Attorney Jessica M. Icerman has joined the Firm’s Tampa office in the Land Development, Zoning & Environmental group. Prior to joining the firm, Jessica served as an Assistant County Attorney in the Leon County Attorney’s Office. In this role, she represented the county with a focus on land use, code enforcement and local government law. She also served as an advisor for several county departments and divisions, including the Development Services Division, Environmental Services Division, Code and Permit Services, Planning Department, and County administration. “Jessica’s role in the Leon County Attorney’s office has equipped her with a unique understanding of the inner workings and procedures of the government bodies that govern many land development, zoning, and environmental decisions throughout Florida. She is a strong addition to our statewide team and her experience further enhances our group’s depth of resources and ability to service clients,” said managing Director Rick Schatz. Jessica earned her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law with an Environmental and Land Use Law Certificate. She earned her Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from the University of Florida.
Jessica’s arrival is part of an ongoing initiative to provide comprehensive, full-service land development, zoning & environmental services statewide. The team has seen marked growth over the past 5 years and is now comprised of nearly 25 attorneys and 6 in-house consultants, including 3 highly experienced planners, a Government Affairs Director, a GIS Director, and a real estate analyst. The Tampa office has seen particular growth in this area with the addition of Shareholder Elise Batsel and Attorney Kevin Reali, and Associate Director of Zoning & Planning Abbye Feeley, all within the past year. Most recently, experienced commercial lending Shareholder Jennifer Powers also joined the Firm’s Tampa office. More information on Jennifer and her practice can be found here.
Contact Jessica M. Icerman: jicerman@stearnsweaver.com | 813-222-5066
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