Atty. David W. Childs
David Childs, a partner with Holtzman Vogel, helps clients solve problems with government. Often the solutions involve successful modifications to Florida statutes and regulations.
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David W. Childs is a environmental and government attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Ballard Partners. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Florida State University (—, 2005) and Florida State University (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Childs, a partner with Holtzman Vogel, helps clients solve problems with government
- Often the solutions involve successful modifications to Florida statutes and regulations
- Other times it involves supporting budgetary items critical to a client’s interests or helping clients identify and pursue procurement opportunities
- David has earned a reputation for forthrightness and an in-depth understanding of water policy, the legislative process, and state administrative procedures
- David drafted and helped pass significant legislation in the State of Florida, including bills addressing essential state infrastructure (SB 7018, 2020), electric power transmission line siting (HB 405, 2018), state assumption of the federal 404 dredge and fill permitting program (HB 7043, 2018), administrative procedures (HB 183 2016), and water quality credit trading (HB 713, 2013)
- He is also highly engaged in the Legislative appropriations process concerning issues such as agricultural research, data analytics, and water infrastructure funding
- David is a registered lobbyist for a number of businesses and industries, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Mosaic Fertilizer, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, University of Florida Foundation, and SAS Institute
- David holds a degree in biological engineering and served as a staff engineer with CH2M Hill prior to attending law school
Practice Areas Explained
David W. Childs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Childs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David W. Childs is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David W. Childs is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Tampa 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 venue, 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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