Lorence Jon Bielby, Appellate Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Tallahassee, FL
Practicing appellate in Tallahassee since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Lorence Jon Bielby is a shareholder based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Lorence has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Tallahassee, FL
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Class Action · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Class Action, and Employment matters from Tallahassee, FL.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Lorence Jon Bielby: Lorence Jon Bielby is a shareholder based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Lorence has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Lorence's practice areas in Tallahassee
Lorence concentrates on appellate, class action, employment, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lorence handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Employment
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General
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Trade Secrets
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Appellate cases in Tallahassee, Florida
Lorence 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 Lorence agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Tallahassee, Florida
Lorence takes class action 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 Lorence agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Tallahassee, Florida
Lorence 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 Lorence agrees to represent you.
General cases in Tallahassee, Florida
Lorence 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 Lorence agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Tallahassee, Florida
Lorence takes government 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 Lorence agrees to represent you.
Biography
Lorence Jon Bielby, appellate attorney serving Tallahassee
Lorence Jon Bielby is a shareholder based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Lorence has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Lorence works from Tallahassee, Florida and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Lo Bielby is a Shareholder resident in Greenberg Traurig’s Tallahassee, Florida office. With more than 30 years of experience, trial lawyer Lo Bielby aggressively represents public and private corporations, business leaders, and government entities in both jury and non-jury litigation. He regularly serves as first chair trial counsel, managing trial teams, and has obtained verdicts in more than 100 jury, bench and appellate trials and administrative final hearings. Lo is consistently listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2008, and holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating (AV Preeminent) for ethical standards and professional ability. He is a founding member of GT’s Trial Practice Group, and is a former adjunct professor at FSU College of Law in “Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation.” He is also a former Assistant State Attorney and Special Assistant State Attorney, Florida Second Judicial Circuit, and is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society limited to one-half of one percent of all American lawyers, judges, and scholars.
His key clients include Exactech, Inc., a global medical products manufacturer and supplier; Globenet US, a global fiber optic cable operator; Revolution Global, a leading multi-state Cannabis operator concerning Florida regulatory law (Florida operations d/b/a Revolution Florida); and Lorillard Tobacco Company (now owned by Reynolds American, Inc.). Lo also mediates business disputes throughout Florida.
Concentrations
•Complex commercial litigation and business disputes, including class actions
•Florida administrative disputes, including bid challenges, procurement, and DOAH proceedings (Administrative Procedures Act)
•Products liability, including pharmaceutical, medical device, and health care litigation
•Labor and employment matters, including discrimination and statutory claims
•Florida and federal sovereign land disputes RE: submerged lands
•Trademark, tradename, trade secret, and non-compete litigation
•Criminal
•Public records, Sunshine Law, Freedom of Information Act
•Florida cannabis regulatory law
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2026
•Appellate Practice, 2024-2026
•Commercial Litigation, 2008-2026
•Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2011-2026
•Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2011-2026
•Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2022-2026
•Technology Law, 2011-2023
•Named, “Lawyer of the Year,” Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Tallahassee, 2022, 2024, and 2026
•Named, “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation - Labor and Employment, Tallahassee, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2011, 2013, 2021-2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Employment Practice Group of the Year,” 2011
•Team Member, a Law360 “Appellate Practice Group of the Year,” 2010
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Working with Lorence on a appellate matter
Lo Bielby is a Shareholder resident in Greenberg Traurig’s Tallahassee, Florida office. With more than 30 years of experience, trial lawyer Lo Bielby aggressively represents public and private corporations, business leaders, and government entities in both jury and non-jury litigation. He regularly serves as first chair trial counsel, managing trial teams, and has obtained verdicts in more than…
Clients Lorence works with
Lorence reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, class action, and employment matters in Tallahassee and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Lorence studied and practices
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. American Journal of Trial Advocacy Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. Law Re
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University of Florida
B.A. Samford · 1978
Jurisdictions
Lorence's state bar admissions
Florida U.S. Court o
1984 · ACTIVE
Lorence studied at — in Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. American Journal of Trial Advocacy Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. Law Re and B.A. Samford in University of Florida.
Law school and academic background
Lorence completed — in Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. American Journal of Trial Advocacy Samford University, Cumberland School of Law J.D. Law Re and B.A. Samford in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lorence runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Lorence's legal honors and published work
Lorence has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Lorence's professional memberships and bar associations
John’s Episcopal Church, 1997-2000 •St
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John’s Episcopal Church Foundation, 2020-Present •Member, Florida State University Seminoles Boosters
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Locations
Lorence Jon Bielby's office in Tallahassee
Lorence's primary office is at 101 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL, 32301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Lorence Jon Bielby — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Lorence. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in Tallahassee.
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How to hire Lorence Jon Bielby — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lorence usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lorence charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lorence'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; Lorence 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 Lorence
Lorence 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. Lorence confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lorence'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 Lorence Jon Bielby
How much does it cost to hire Lorence for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lorence walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lorence offer a free consultation?
Lorence charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lorence's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Lorence'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. Lorence gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lorence take my case if I'm outside Tallahassee?
Lorence 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 — Lorence 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 Lorence?
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. Lorence will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lorence accepting new appellate clients right now?
Lorence's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
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