Practice Areas
Industries
Education
- J.D., With Honors, Florida State University College of Law, 1994 (Articles and Notes Editor, Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law ; Semi-finalist, Robert Orseck Memorial Florida Bar Moot Court Competition)
- B.S., University of Florida, 1991
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- Florida State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation: Member, honorary organization comprising only one-third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2006-2007; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
Florida Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, 2009
Savant Leadership Honorary: Member, University of Florida
South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Finalist Civic Young Professional of the Year Award, 2009
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Tampa, Florida 33602
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Quick Look
Julie Simone Sneed’s practice focuses on complex litigation, including class action litigation in state and federal courts. Her practice encompasses a broad range of complex litigation matters, including commercial litigation, employment litigation, and financial services-related litigation. Ms. Sneed has handled complex litigation and class actions in Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts.
Ms Sneed also represents financial services companies in cases involving structured settlement annuities. Please click here for a listing of Ms. Sneed's representative experience in cases involving structured settlement annuities.
Representative Experience
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa, FL, Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James D. Whittemore
- Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill & Mullis, P.A., Tampa, FL, Litigation Associate
- State of Florida Second District Court of Appeal, Tampa, FL
Staff Attorney to the Honorable Chris W. Altenbernd
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
- “Class Action Ethics: Current Traps for the Unwary,” Speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel and Fowler White Boggs P.A. CLE, December 2008
- “Principles of Contract Law,” Speaker, George Edgecomb Bar Association, November 2007, March 2009
- “Managing Discovery of Electronically Stored Information: New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,” Speaker, Nationwide CLE, September 2007
- “Managing Discovery of Electronically Stored Information: New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,” Speaker, Fowler White Boggs P.A. CLE, May 2007, August 2007
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Minority Trial Lawyer Section: Membership Committee Chairperson
- American Inn of Court: Barrister, Justice J. Clifford Cheatwood, 2006-2008
- Federal Bar Association, Board Member, Tampa Bay Chapter, 2000-2003, 2006-2009; Treasurer, 2009; Secretary, 2008; Pro Bono Committee Chairperson, 2006-2008
- The Florida Bar: Federal Court Practice Committee, 2007-2010; Journal and News Editorial Board, 2004-2007
- George Edgecomb Bar Association: President, 2006-2008, Awarded the President's Award, 1998
- Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers: Board Member, 1999-2003
- Hillsborough County Bar Association: Diversity Committee Co-Chair, 2008-2009; Leadership Institute, 2009
- National Bar Association, Commercial Law Section
Community Involvement
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Tampa: Nominated Big Sister of the Year, 1997
- Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (“CARD”): Board Chair, 2006-2008; Constituency Board, University of South Florida
