We are excited to share that we officially have a Jacksonville office! Located at 2529 Herschel Street. Stay tuned for an announcement about an open house to come.
Join us in welcoming Tracey Keppel as our new Chief Administrative Officer.
As Chief Administrative Officer Tracey fills a crucial role in the strategic leadership and operational efficiency of the firm’s expanding statewide practice, overseeing offices in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Tracey comes to the firm with over twenty-five years of leadership experience, including previous roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer in both statewide and regional law firms. Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help the firm provide enhanced services to firm clients.
In addition to her administrative skills, Tracey has also been deeply involved in a number of practice areas, including employment law, antitrust, personal injury, insurance defense, environmental law, transactional law, as well as on regulatory issues and legislative matters.
Beyond her legal expertise, Tracey is dedicated to philanthropy, having raised funds for organizations like the Susan G. Komen Foundation and participating in breast cancer awareness walks. She is also involved in community service as a Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian and has a passion for outdoor activities, including cycling, triathlons, and hiking. Tracey’s diverse interests and experiences bring a unique perspective to her role at Kilinski | Van Wyk. Founding partner Jennifer Kilinski said, “the hiring of talent like Tracey is extremely exciting and a turning point in our law firm’s growth from the last three years – we are excited to have her experience and passion for the law and people to help our firm continue its growth trajectory for decades in the future.”
A long overdue welcome to Chris Loy who joined our Jacksonville-based team as an associate attorney back in March!
Christopher Neal Loy, Jr. is an associate attorney at Kilinski | Van Wyk where he specializes in the establishment and representation of special districts, including community development districts, improvement districts, stewardship districts, and recreational districts. He also represents private and public clients in construction law matters, serves as issuer’s counsel in conjunction with public financing, and represents landowners around Florida in conservation programs with the state.
Read more about Chris here.
Celebrating yet another closing! Closed on May 17th, Lauren Gentry of Kilinski | Van Wyk served as District Counsel for River’s Edge III CDD in the issuance of $9,815,000 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2024. The bonds will be assigned to a 318 residential lot phase of the community. Great work everybody, we are excited to have been a part of this process!
Another big win for 2024 – Closed on April 29th, Jennifer Kilinski of Kilinski | Van Wyk served as Developer’s Counsel for Mattamy Homes for Parrish Plantation CDD’s issuance of $17,185,000 Series 2024 Special Assessment Revenue Bonds. The bonds will finance a portion of the public infrastructure improvements associated with 578 planned single family and townhome lots in the community.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this process!
Kilinski | Van Wyk partner Lauren Gentry served as issuer’s counsel to the Astonia Community Development District in the issuance of its $3,640,000 Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2024 (Assessment Area Four Project – Polk County, Florida). The Assessment Area Four Bonds will finance Phase 6 of the Assessment Area Four Project which consists of community development related infrastructure for 168 townhome lots. Congratulations to the entire financing team on a quick and smooth closing transaction!
Kilinski | Van Wyk attorneys successfully established the Lakes at Cocoa Grove Community Development District before the City Council for the City of Cocoa, the first CDD in the City of Cocoa! The project is anticipated to have 350 units. With the firms expanding footprint in SE and SW Florida, and lawyers headquartered out of four cities, every Florida jurisdiction is in reaching distance for our team.
Congratulations to client Colbert Landings CDD (City of Palm Coast) on its issuance of $2,060,000 Series 2023-1 Special Assessment Bonds and $1,915,000 Series 2023-2 Special Assessment Bonds to finance Phase 1 public improvements. Thankful for a smooth closing transaction!
Congratulations to our client, Scenic Terrace South Community Development District (Town of Lake Hamilton), on its issuance of $2,195,000 in Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2023 to finance the public improvements for the second phase of development in the District. Our lawyers worked along side a great financing team for a smooth closing.
Congratulations to the East 547 Community Development District on its issuance of $7,245,000 in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2023 Project). Thankful to be part of such a smooth closing transaction!
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