Atty. Mr Thomas Porter Crapps
Member, American Inns of Court. Law Clerk to Justice Major B.
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Mr Thomas Porter Crapps is a Shareholder based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Meenan P.A.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on government and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991), U.S. Supreme Court (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1990) and College of William & Mary (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tallahassee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, American Inns of Court
- Law Clerk to Justice Major B. Harding, Florida Supreme Court, 1991-1993
- Assistant Attorney General, Florida Attorney General Robert Butterworth, 1992-1996
- Assistant General Counsel, Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, 1996-1999
- Partner, Douglass Law Firm, P.A., 1999-2006
- Thomas P. Crapps practices in the areas of administrative law, civil litigation, and appellate law
- He recently served as a State of Florida Administrative Law Judge from November 1, 2010 until March 31, 2015
- Tom has maintained an AV Pre-eminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1999
- While serving as an Administrative Law Judge, Tom presided over a variety of administrative hearings, including bid protests, rule challenges, and licensing cases
- In addition to his extensive administrative experience, Tom has practiced in both the public and private sectors
- Tom is originally from Live Oak, Florida
- He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1985 and after graduation, worked as a legislative aide to United States Representative Claude Pepper
- In 1988, he returned to Florida to attend the University of Florida, College of Law, graduating in December 1990
- Tom began his legal career as a law clerk for Justice Major B. Harding of the Florida Supreme Court
- At the conclusion of the clerkship, Tom worked as an Assistant Attorney General for Florida Attorney General Robert Butterworth handling criminal and tax appeals
- He argued cases before the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida First District Court of Appeal, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida
- In 1996, Tom became an Assistant General Counsel for Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, where he represented the Governor’s interests before the state courts, including appellate arguments in the First District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court
- Further, he advised Governor Chiles concerning Executive Orders, extradition of individuals, and capital cases issues
- In February 1999, Tom became a law partner with Dexter Douglass in Tallahassee, Florida, where he was lead counsel in a variety of civil cases before county and circuit courts
- In addition, he tried cases before the Division of Administrative Hearings and continued to provide appellate representation
- In 2006, Tom continued his general litigation practice as a solo practitioner before becoming an Administrative Law Judge
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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