Atty. David Bruce May, Jr.

Atty. David Bruce May, Jr.

Mr. David Bruce May, Jr. is a lawyer practicing energy, communications, public policy & regulation and 8 other areas of law.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David Bruce May, Jr. at a glance

David Bruce May, Jr. is a Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on tax, zoning, government, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florid (1982). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member: Public Utility Law and Environmental and Land Use Law Sections) Tallahassee, Federal Energy and American (Member: Public Utility Law and Administrative Law Sections Standing Committee on Judicial Independence) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Bruce May, Jr. is a lawyer practicing energy, communications, public policy & regulation and 8 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David Bruce May, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Bruce May, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

David Bruce May, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

David Bruce May, Jr. is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Bruce May, Jr.

Where is David Bruce May, Jr.'s law office located?
David Bruce May, Jr.'s law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Bruce May, Jr. handle?
David Bruce May, Jr. focuses on tax, zoning, government, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David Bruce May, Jr. practiced law?
David Bruce May, Jr. has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Bruce May, Jr. go to law school?
David Bruce May, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact David Bruce May, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Bruce May, Jr. received?
David Bruce May, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florid
Admitted: 1982

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