How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a appellate case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

How long do appellate cases in Florida typically take?

Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Tallahassee?

Jeffrey is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jeffrey accepting new appellate clients right now?

Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Jeffrey J. Grosholz, Appellate Attorney in Tallahassee

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Jeffrey J. Grosholz is an associate based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Education. Jeffrey has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

Based in: Tallahassee, FL
Experience: over 7 years
Known for: Appellate · Business · Education

Handles Appellate, Business, and Education matters from Tallahassee, FL.
Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jeffrey J. Grosholz

Jeffrey concentrates on appellate, business, education, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Jeffrey takes appellate matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Jeffrey takes business matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Education cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Jeffrey takes education matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Jeffrey takes employment matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

General cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Jeffrey takes general matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jeffrey J. Grosholz — Over 7 years of Florida appellate experience

Jeffrey J. Grosholz is an associate based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Education. Jeffrey has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.

Jeffrey Grosholz focuses his practice on education law, primarily aimed at representing school boards, as well as all aspects of education, employment, and labor law for clients in both the public and private sector. He currently serves as the school board attorney for the Baker County School Board in Florida. Jeffrey also handles constitutional litigation, and defends state and local government agencies against allegations of civil rights and tort violations. Jeffrey also represents clients in the pesticides and pest control industry.

Jeffrey participated in the RumbergerKirk Summer Associate Program in 2018. After graduation he clerked for the Honorable James A. Edwards of Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal. While in law school, he served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Mark E. Walker of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

Awards & Honors

•Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Labor and Employment Law-Management; Litigation-Labor and Employment; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, 2023-2026

Articles & Presentations

•Speaker, 'Employment Law Panel,' HR Tallahassee 22nd Annual Conference, 'The HR Marathon,' April 2026
•Author, 'Supreme Court Provides Further Guidance on Free Exercise Claims in Public Schools,' Florida Education Law Journal, Winter 2026, a publication from The Florida Bar Education Law Committee
•Author, 'Conflict Certified: District Split on Impact Rule Comes Before Supreme Court,' The Reporter, a publication of The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, September 2025
•Author, 'Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Fulfilling Presuit Conditions for Civil Rights Claims,' July 2025
•Presenter, 'When the Camera Rolls: What Government Entities Need to Know About First Amendment Auditors,' Florida School Board Attorney Association Conference (FSBAA), June 2025
•Presenter, 'Navigating First Amendment Audits: Legal Insights and Practical Advice,' Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust, June 2025
•Panelist, 'AI, Accommodations & Compliance: What Employers Need to Know in 2025,' Big Bend SHRM Annual HR Tallahassee Conference, April 2025
•Author, 'Supreme Court Appears Split on Whether to Approve Religious Charter School,' April 2025
•Co-author, 'Court Finds School Board Erred in Punishing Teacher for Political Activity on Social Media,' February 2025
•Presenter, 'First Amendment Auditors,' Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust, February 2025
•Co-author, 'Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Nation’s First Religious Charter School,' January 2025
•Co-author, 'Supreme Court Says Forced Job Transfers Must Cause Harm, But it Doesn’t Have to be Significant,' April 2024
•Panelist, 'FSU Alumni Clerkship Panel and Mixer,' Florida State University College of Law, March 2024
•Author, 'SCOTUS Clarifies Scope of Social Media Liability for Public Officials,' March 2024
•Author, 'The Importance of Being a Five-Tool Player: Skills Young Lawyers Need to Succeed,' FDLA Trial Advocate, Volume 42, No. 3, December 2023
•Co-author, 'U.S. Supreme Court Decides Major Personal Jurisdiction Case: Impact in Florida Remains to Be Seen,' July 2023
•Participant, 'Legal Services of North Florida Law Day Celebration Debate,' May 2023
•Presenter, 'First Amendment Wheel Doesn’t Stop Spinning: What School Boards Need to Know,' Consortium of State School Boards Association's Inaugural Conference, April 2023
•Author, 'Fourth DCA: Florida Sunshine Law’s Strict Compliance vs Public Records Act Good Faith Exception,' March 2023
•Co-author, “Eleventh Circuit Finds Medicare Secondary Payer Act Not Preempted by Procedural Requirements,” March 2023
•Presenter, 'First Amendment Wheel Doesn’t Stop Spinning: What School Boards Need to Know,' Florida School Board Attorneys Association, February 2023
•Co-author, 'The Who, What, Where and Why of Fla.’s Public Records Law, and How to Avoid Pitfalls,' Daily Business Review, January 2023
•Host/Presenter, 'Florida Public Records Laws: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Mistakes that Lead to Expensive and Costly Litigation,' Legally Qualified Podcast, October 2022
•Co-Author, 'First Amendment Wheel Doesn’t Stop Spinning: What Risk Managers Need to Know for the New School Year,' September 2022
•Author, 'U.S. Supreme Court Okays Religious School Tuition Vouchers: Gives Official “Thumbs Up” to Florida’s School Choice Laws,' August 2022
•Author, 'Freely Flying Flags Can Lead to Flagrant Free Speech Fouls,' August 2022
•Author, 'Ding Dong! Lemon’s Dead: SCOTUS Clarifies Establishment Clause,' August 2022
•Author, 'Eleventh Circuit Reiterates Availability of Postjudgment Rule 11 Sanctions,' July 2022
•Co-author, 'Second DCA Finds School Board Investigative Communications Not Entitled to Attorney-Client Privilege: Provides Lifeline to District Employees,' July 2022
•Co-Author, 'SCOTUS Rejects OSHA “Vax or Test” Rule, But Allows Narrower Healthcare Mandate,' January 14, 2022
•Co-Author, 'Governor DeSantis Signs New Covid-19 Related Laws that Have Immediate Effect in Florida,' November 2021
•Author, 'Cursing Cheerleader Wins at Supreme Court, but Schools Retain Ability to Punish Certain Off-Campus Speech,' June 2021
•Presenter, '2021 Update: Disciplining Students for Online and Off-Campus Speech,' NBI Seminar, June 2021
•Author, 'Justices Show Little Spirit for Expanding Tinker: SCOTUS Wrestles with Appropriate Standard for Regulating Off-Campus Student Speech,' April 2021
•Co-Author, 'Fifth DCA Finds Florida’s Private Whistleblower Act Requires Proof of But-For Causation,' December 15, 2020
•Author, Note, In the Shadows: Third-Party Litigation Funding Agreements and the Effect Their Nondisclosure Has on Civil Trials, 47 FLA. ST. U. L. REV. Issue 2 (forthcoming 2020)
•Author, Note, The Shadow of Kiobel and Jesner: An Examination of the Alien Tort Statute and Bringing It Back Into the Light, 46 FLA. ST. U. L. REV. 1009 (2019)

Jeffrey's News and Insights

04.28.2026
Events

From Compliance to Prevention: RumbergerKirk Shares Insights at HR Marathon 2026

HR professionals play a critical role in protecting their organizations...

02.26.2026
Education

Supreme Court Provides Further Guidance on Free Exercise Claims in Public Schools

This article was originally published in the Florida Education Law...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/Ground Picture

11.02.2025
Beyond the Bio

Rooted in Opportunity: Jeff Grosholz Reflects on Five Years at RumbergerKirk

Jeff’ Grosholz’s journey with RumbergerKirk began as a summer associate...

11.07.2025
Events

What Recent Court Rulings Mean for School Boards: Jeffrey Grosholz Weighs In

Jeffrey Grosholz will discuss recent decisions by the United States...

09.23.2025
Appellate

Conflict Certified: District Split on Impact Rule Comes Before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Florida announced on August 21, 2025,...

08.21.2025
Firm News

27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...

07.21.2025
Employment and Labor

Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Fulfilling Presuit Conditions for Civil Rights Claims

On July 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida held...

06.13.2025
Events

Jeffrey Grosholz Provides Insight on First Amendment Auditors

Jeffrey Grosholz discussed guidance and best practices when faced with...

06.05.2025
Events

First Amendment Auditors: Guidance for Florida’s Public Entities

On June 5, more than 275 Preferred members participated in...

05.28.2025
Education

Supreme Court Denies First Religious Charter School, Leaves Question Over Constitutionality Unresolved

On May 22, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued...

Photo: Shutterstock.com/Davizro Photography

Jeffrey's approach to appellate cases

Jeffrey Grosholz focuses his practice on education law, primarily aimed at representing school boards, as well as all aspects of education, employment, and labor law for clients in both the public and private sector. He currently serves as the school board attorney for the Baker County School Board in Florida. Jeffrey also handles constitutional litigation, and defends state and local government…

Clients Jeffrey works with

Jeffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and education matters in Tallahassee and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Jeffrey J. Grosholz's legal education and bar admissions

Florida State College of Law
J.D. · 2019
Florida State University
B.A. History · 2010

Jurisdictions

Jeffrey's state bar admissions

Florida
2019 · ACTIVE

Jeffrey studied at J.D. in Florida State College of Law and B.A. History in Florida State University.

Law school and academic background

Jeffrey completed J.D. in Florida State College of Law and B.A. History in Florida State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeffrey runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Jeffrey J. Grosholz's office in Tallahassee

Jeffrey's primary office is at 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 120, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2507. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association

101 North Monroe Street, Suite 120

Tallahassee, FL 32302-2507

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey J. Grosholz — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeffrey

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey J. Grosholz

How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?
Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Florida typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Tallahassee?
Jeffrey is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jeffrey accepting new appellate clients right now?
Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Tallahassee, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Jeffrey handles appellate matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Jeffrey J. Grosholz, Appellate Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

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