Legal representation in the case of D.N. v. DeSantis, et al., Case No. 0:21-cv-61344 (Southern District of Florida) and any subsequent or related…

The Florida Department of Education Master Agreement 26023 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically designed to provide legal representation services for complex litigation. The primary focus of this contract is to secure legal counsel for specific cases, including the D.N. v. DeSantis, et al. lawsuit (Case No. 0:21-cv-61344) and any subsequent related legal proceedings. Services under this IDV encompass comprehensive legal support, including reviewing and analyzing agency legal files, attending meetings, preparing and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing the agency in litigation and appeals.

The master agreement is awarded to GrayRobinson, P.A. and is administered by the Florida Department of Education. The contract is effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a maximum billing amount of $225,000.00. The hourly billing rates are structured with attorneys billed at $400 per hour, paralegals at $350 per hour, and other firm staff ranging from $160 to $350 per hour. This state-level contract covers legal services within Florida and requires the contractor to submit monthly invoices and maintain detailed records of all legal work performed.