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- J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1971
- B.S., University of Florida, 1966
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Jacob D. Varn
Of Counsel
Tallahassee
101 N. Monroe Street
Suite 1090
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Suite 1090
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
T (850) 681-4275
F (850) 681-6036
F (850) 681-6036
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Jacob D. Varn has experience in environmental and land use law, administrative and governmental law, and transportation law.
Representative Experience
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
Assistant Executive Director, District's First General Counsel - Carlton Fields, Tallahassee, FL
- Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
State of Florida Secretary, 1979-1981 - Florida Department of Transportation
State of Florida Secretary - Steel, Hector & Davis LLP, Tallahassee, FL
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Standing Committee on Environmental Law
- Business for a Better Environment Committee: Former Co-Chairman
- Chapter 380 Committee: Appointed by Department of Community Affairs Secretary Linda Shelley
- Florida Department of Community Affairs: Committee on implementation recommendations of Public Schools Construction Study Committee
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Former Co-Chairman, External Steering Committee on Ecosystem Management
- The Florida Bar: Environmental and Land Use Section
- Land Use and Water Planning Task Force: Appointed by Governor Chiles
- Water Supply Development Committee: Former Co-chairman, Created by Governor Chiles
- Water Task Force Committee: Appointed by Governor Graham









