About Lorence Jon Bielby

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

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trade Secrets
  • Other 10
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Products Liability & Mass Torts
    • Intellectual Property & Technology
    • Appeals & Legal Issues
    • Life Sciences & Medical Technology
    • Labor & Employment
    • Trial Practice
    • Federal Regulatory & Administrative Law
    • American Indian Law
    • Complex Torts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Complex Commercial Litigation: Represents former officers
    directors of a global medical products manufacturer
    distributor in defending multi-jurisdictional product liability claims.
    Represents a Fortune 500 retail client in multiple national class actions.
    Represents a global fiber optic cable company in defending a claim of ownership of Florida sovereign submerged l
    s.
    Acted as lead counsel in the formation
    development of a now national top 100 franchisor, with multiple franchise units in all 50 states.
    Served as member of lead legal team representing the George W. Bush for President campaign in the 2000 election challenges in multiple Florida state court litigations.
    Florida Administrative Litigation (Administrative Procedures Act): Regularly represents business clients before all Florida regulatory administrative authorities, as well as in administrative challenges before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH).
    Product Liability: Served as counsel to Lorillard Tobacco Company in defense of individual smoking
    health cases throughout Florida, defending thous
    s of Engle class action progeny cases (Florida
    Federal).
    Acted as lead counsel in multiple product liability litigations involving orthopedic medical implant products.
    FCPA/Global Anti-Corruption: Acted as lead counsel to a public company in reviewing
    structuring global compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ('FCPA'), the UK Bribery Act,
    other anti-corruption laws
    regulations worldwide.
    Labor & Employment: Acted as lead counsel for a national retail chain in defending
    resolving a class action under the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA').
    Represented major employers in all types of employee disputes, including discrimination, ADA, FLSA claims in federal
    state courts throughout Florida, as well as in EEOC investigations.
    Patents, Trademark, Tradename Property: Represents an international OEM h
    gun
    tactical weapons accessories manufacturer, pursuing intellectual property protections globally.
    Public Records, Freedom of Information Act: Regularly appears as a featured speaker on constitutional issues, including open government, Sunshine Law, Freedom of Information Act
    public records.
    Florida Cannabis Regulatory Law: Represents multiple Florida-based medical cannabis licensees through regulatory approval
    continuing variances.
    Represents hemp product suppliers nationally.
    Government Experience: Assistant State Attorney, Florida Second Judicial District
    Certifications: Certified Circuit Civil Mediator (Florida Supreme Court Certification)
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Certified Circuit Civil Mediator (Florida Supreme Court Certification), 2012-Present
    •fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
    •Special Appointment by President of the Florida Bar:
    •Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, 2016-2022
    •Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 1993-1999, 2004-2016, 2022-Present
    •Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee, 2000-2003
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •William Stafford American Inn of Court
    •Founding member
    •Senior Alumni
    •University of Florida Alumni Association
    •Tallahassee Bar Association
    •President, 2021-2022
    •President-Elect, 2020-2021
    •Treasurer, 2019-2020
    •Secretary, 2017-2018
    •Board of Directors, 2015-Present
    •Speaker’s Bureau Chair
    •Member, Economic Club of Florida
    •Chair, 2023-Present
    •President, 2022
    •Vice President (Pres-Elect), 2020
    •Treasurer, 2019-2020
    •Board of Directors, 2018-Present
    •Membership Chair, 2017-2018
    •Leadership Tallahassee
    •Alumni Member
    •35th Year Anniversary Committee
    •Adjunct Law Professor - “Class Actions and Multi-Party Litigation,” Florida State University College of Law, Fall 2017, Fall 2018
    •National Alumni President, Cumberland School of Law, 1999-2003
    •Former Member, Rotary International, 1999-2009
    •Member, University Center Club, 2006-Present
    •Member, Governor’s Club, 1995-Present
    •Member, Florida Bar Civil Litigation Committee, 1986-Present
    •Vestry, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1997-2000
    •St. John’s Episcopal Church Foundation, 2020-Present
    •Member, Florida State University Seminoles Boosters

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    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 Review

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    J.D.
    1983 National Moot Court

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    J.D.
    Order of the Barrister
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1978
    B.A.

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    1983 National Moot Court

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    Order of the Barrister

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    American Journal of Trial Advocacy

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    Law Review

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    1983 National Moot Court

    National Moot Court

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    Order of the Barrister

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    American Journal of Trial Advocacy

    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    Law Review

    Order of the Barrister

    American Journal of Trial Advocacy, Law Review
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    DeLand, Florida, August 3, 1956

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Lorence Jon Bielby was admitted in 1984 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Lorence Jon Bielby has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Lorence Jon Bielby attended Samford University, Cumberland School of Law and Samford University, Cumberland School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.