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Tim was raised in Bradenton, Florida, and received his B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1990. During his tenure at the University, Tim was appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida to serve as the Student Member of the Florida Board of Regents. Additionally, Tim was a member of the Florida Blue Key leadership honorary, and was elected to the University of Florida Hall of Fame. Tim earned his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Florida College of Law in 1995. During law school, Tim was a member of the Florida Law Review Editorial Board. Before joining the firm in 2001, Tim served as a law clerk to the Honorable Thomas G. Wilson, United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Florida and practiced with the law firm of Hill, Ward & Henderson, P.A. Tim's practice focuses on government law in the firm's Public Law Department, including representation of clients in regulatory, administrative, and quasi-judicial proceedings, as well as federal and state public procurement matters and bid protest disputes. Tim also has experience representing professionals in licensing/credentialing matters, and in complex commercial litigation. Tim is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the Eleventh and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. EDUCATION: University of Florida, B.A. (1990) Student Member, Florida Board of Regents Florida Blue Key Director of Student Lobbying/Government Relations UF Outstanding Graduate Award University of Florida Hall of Fame President, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Bill Fleming Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community University of Florida College of Law, J.D. (with honors, 1995) The Florida Law Review, Editorial Board PROFESSIONAL: The Florida Bar The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors (Reporter, 2001 - 2002) Student Education and Admissions to the Bar Committee (Chairman, 2000 - 2002) Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (President, 2000 - 2001) HCBA Legislative Liaison (2001 - Present) CIVIC: Leadership Tampa (Class of 2003) Rotary International, Tampa Downtown Daybreak Club The Florida Aquarium (Legislative Committee, 2003 - Present) The Tampa Gator Club (President, 1999 - 2000) UF College of Law Alumni Council (President-Elect, 2004 - 2005) UF Student Affairs Advisory Committee (2000 - Present) PERSONAL: Married to Lorena Jayne Cerio. Three children: Michael, Olivia, and Grace. Hobbies include reading, fishing, and following University of Florida Athletics. | 