T.R. Hainline, Jr.

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Professional Experience / Bio

T.R. is chair of Rogers Towers’ Governmental and Regulatory Law Department. He practices in the areas of land use law, local government procurement and governmental relations.  His experience includes comprehensive planning, zoning, concurrency, local government procurement, impact fees, exactions, and related permitting matters for numerous developments; negotiation of development agreements for landowners and developers; land use litigation in state and federal courts; administrative hearings; consultation in preparation of bids and responses to request for proposals for local government contracts; procurement hearings.

Areas of Practice

Government and Regulatory
Land Use, Zoning and Concurrency
Administrative Law and Professional Licensing
Procurement and Governmental Contracts
Impact Fees, Exactions, and Development Agreements
State and Local Government Lobbying
Local Government Processes

Education

  • Duke University A.B. magna cum laude, 1980
  • Duke University School of Law J.D. 1983

Awards & Distinctions

  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Trend Magazine, “Legal Elite” (Environment and Land Use), 2008, 2017, 2019-2020
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law), 2009-2013, 2016-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Environmental Law; Government Relations Practice), 2021-2024
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year”, 2018-2019
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Land Use and Zoning Law “Lawyer of the Year”, 2021, 2024
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Government Relations Practice “Lawyer of the Year”, 2022, 2024
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Environmental), 2009; (Land Use/Zoning), 2010-2022

Bar Association Membership

  • The Florida Bar

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Courts, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Florida

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Chair, Mobility Plan Working Group, 2017- 2022
  • Chairman, Mobility Fee Task Force, 2010 – 2011
  • Chairman, Joint Planning Committee, 2006 – Present
  • Member, Mayor’s Parks Task Force, 2004 – 2005
  • Member, Mayor’s Growth Management Task Force, 1996 – 1997
  • Member, Mayor’s Commission on Base Realignment and Closure, 1993 – 1995
  • Vice-Chairman, Land Development Regulations Advisory Committee, 1990 – 1991
  • Grievance Committee, Jacksonville Division, U.S. District Court, Middle District, 1994 – 2001
  • Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation, 2005 – 2017
  • Board of Directors, North Florida Land Trust, Inc. (2024 – Present)
  • Board of Directors, Seamark Ranch, Inc., 2006 – 2024 (Chair, 2006-2009)
  • Trustee, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Foundation, 2012 – 2017
  • Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
    • General Counsel, 1997, 2006
    • Member, Executive Committee, 1992 – 1995, 1997
    • Member, Board of Governors, 1992 – 1995, 1997
    • Chairman, Local Issues Task Force, 1996
    • Chairman, Business Environment, 1995
    • Chairman, Military Issues Task Force, 1994 – 1995
    • Chairman, Federal and Military Affairs Committee, 1993
    • Chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee, 1992
  • President, Florida Planning and Zoning Association, Northeast Chapter; 1991
  • Member, Northeast Florida Builders Association, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)