CN-480000-26006.pdf

This is an Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Education, and Consovoy McCarthy, PLLC, a legal services contractor located in Arlington, VA. The contract is for private attorney services and was executed in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The agreement involves legal representation and support for various legal matters related to the Department of Education, including cases such as Katie Wood et al. and Toby Tobin et al., which are filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

The contract provides legal services with a defined hourly billing schedule for attorneys and staff, including rates ranging from $250 for paralegals/research associates to $825 for partners. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a maximum billable amount not to exceed $950,000.00. The contractor will provide legal representation, review and analyze agency legal files, prepare and file pleadings, attend meetings and hearings, and represent the agency in litigation and appeals. Compensation is based on actual time spent, with 6-minute billing increments, and includes provisions for reimbursement of costs such as exhibits, transcripts, and witness fees, subject to prior authorization and documented expenses.