CN-480000-26033.pdf

This is a contract agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Education, and Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC, located in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The contract is specifically for legal representation in the case of Nancy Troy, et al. v. Florida State Board of Education, et al., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division.

The contract provides for private attorney services with a maximum billable amount of $325,000. The contractor will provide legal representation, including reviewing and analyzing agency legal files, attending meetings, preparing and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing the agency at trial or on appeal. The hourly billing rates range from $250 for paralegals to $495 for shareholders, with the contract running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The agreement includes provisions for reimbursement of costs, requires detailed monthly invoicing, and mandates that the contractor maintain records for at least four years after the contract expires.