T.R. Hainline 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.
Education
Duke University A.B. magna cum laude , 1980
Duke University School of Law J.D. 1983
Bar Association Memberships
Awards and 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
Professional and Community Involvement
Chair, Mobility Plan Working Group, 2017- Present
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 (President, 2009)
Board of Directors, Seamark Ranch, Inc., 2006 – Present (Chair, 2006-2009)
Board of Directors, The 5 & Dime Theatre Company, 2018 - Present
Trustee, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Foundation, 2012 – Present
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)