Why Hopping Green & Sams?

Governmental law.  Land use law. Environmental law.  Community Development Districts

If you are looking for a law firm to help you build, expand, develop, or keep something running, you’ve come to the right place.

We know Florida. From coast to coast; from the panhandle to the keys; from Pensacola to Palm Beach, we know Florida – and we know it well. Since 1979, our firm has represented numerous clients in virtually every jurisdiction in the state.  From power companies to hospitals to community development districts, our client list is broad and encompasses the state.  We’ve helped conceive, build and sustain major projects throughout the state and work on them from inception to permitting and permitting renewal. 

As you travel throughout Florida, if you see a marina, a power plant, a transmission line, or large-scale development, chances are that we’ve helped make it happen. 

When you hire Hopping Green & Sams, you hire a legal team with nearly three decades of experience at every level of government and in virtually every part of our state. Our clients come to us because they need extensive legal expertise to build something or keep something running.  They choose Hopping Green & Sams because we help them get it done and we do so with a deep respect for the land, the law, and the process.

Respect for the Land We are proud to call Florida home.  We cherish the natural beauty and the impressive array of natural resources that our state has to offer and we’ve been helping Florida grow the right way for nearly thirty years.  As our state grows, the lawyers at Hopping, Green & Sams are committed to ensuring it grows in a way that respects the things that make this such a great place to live.  To us, the work we do is more than just good lawyering; we consider it our legacy. 

 Respect for the Law. How many law firms can say they were founded by a member of the State Supreme Court? We can.  We are firmly committed to the principled practice of law and the long-term consequences of every decision we make.  We have a deep and abiding respect for all ofthe “laws” of this state from local city ordinances to the underlying tenets of our State Constitution.  Our experience runs deep, from the courthouse to the state house, from federal agencies to local regulatory bodies. 

Respect for the Process. We will always represent or clients to the best of our ability and with a fundamental respect for the process and the people who make the process work.  We believe that long-term success comes from long-term relationships that grow through a sense of professionalism and trust.  At Hopping Green & Sams, we bring that sense of trust and respect to every case and every client. If you are looking for a law firm to help you get it done and get it done right…you’ve come to the right place.