mpt@papmet.com    V-CARD

(904) 353-1980

Education

• Florida State University, B.A., Anthropology, 1972
• Florida State University, M.S., Urban and Regional Planning, 1978
• University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1987 (with Honors)

Awards and Recognition

• Rated AV by the Martindale Hubbell Rating Service

Civic and Community Activities

• University of North Florida Research and Development Authority 2000 – Present, Vice-Chairman 2004-Present
• Member, American Institute of Certified Planners 1982-Present
• Board of Directors, Northeast Florida Builders Association 1989-2001
• President, Florida Section, American Water Resources Association 1992
• President, First Coast Section, American Planning Association 1992
• Executive Board, Florida Chapter, American Planning Association 1992-1995
• Member, Judicial Nominating Commission, Florida First District Court of Appeal 2007- Present

Bar and Court Memberships

• Florida Bar
• Jacksonville Bar Association

Marcia Parker Tjoflat practices in the areas of environmental, land use and administrative law.    Marcia regularly represents clients in permitting and administrative hearing, particularly in the areas of wetlands impacts and mitigation, sovereign submerged lands, surface water management systems, comprehensive plan amendments, wildlife, historical resources, water well construction, and consumptive uses of water.  She has experience representing industries, developers, local governments, and land owners throughout the north Florida area.  Marcia has practiced in these areas for more than 20 years.  Prior to entering law school, Marcia worked for three of the state’s water management districts, gaining valuable technical expertise in water-related issues.

Practice Specialties

• Surface Water Management Permitting
• Wetland Permitting
• Sovereign Submerged Lands Permitting and Leasing
• Consumptive Use Permitting
• Local Government Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment
• Wildlife Regulation
• Cultural Resource and Archaeological Resource Regulation
• Administrative Litigation