News & Insights

Lowndes Secures Favorable Ruling in Dispute Regarding Affordable Housing Project

December 01, 2022 — Lowndes has secured a pivotal fair housing ruling for client Wendover Housing Partners in a proceeding involving the City of Apopka.

Senior Communities Opening Up to Legalized Marijuana

Gray Area of the Law

November 21, 2022 — Senior Housing News recently offered some insights into how senior living communities are addressing the desire or and benefits to some residents from using marijuana in states where such use has been legalized.

Orange County Commissioners Vote to Appeal Temporary Injunction Enjoining Enforcement and Implementation of Rent Control Ordinance

November 17, 2022 — On November 4, 2022, the Orange County Circuit Court entered an order granting Florida Association of Realtors and Florida Apartment Association a temporary injunction enjoining Orange County’s rent control ordinance, which was approved by residents on November 8, 2022.

Stephen Thomas to Judge Florida Tech College of Business' 2022 Innovation Challenge

November 15, 2022 — Shareholder Stephen Thomas will serve as a judge at the annual Florida Tech College of Business' 2022 Innovation Challenge on November 18, 2022.

Lowndes Advises Xenia Hotels & Resorts on $28 Million Sale of Bohemian Hotel Celebration

November 14, 2022 — Lowndes represented Orlando-based Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in its $27.75 million sale of the Bohemian Hotel Celebration, Autograph Collection, a 115-room boutique hotel located in Celebration, Fla.

Brendan Lynch a Speaker at IPT Credits and Incentives Symposium

November 11, 2022 — Shareholder Brendan Lynch was a panelist at the 2022 Institute for Tax Professionals in Taxation (IPT) Credits and Incentives Symposium, held November 6-9 in Tucson, Arizona.

Griffin Giroux to Moderate Electronic Discovery Panel for Orlando Federal Bar Association

November 11, 2022 — On December 9, 2022, attorney Griffin Giroux will moderate a panel discussion on electronic discovery for the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Lowndes Named to 2023 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 11, 2022 — Lowndes is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been named to the “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized nationally in one practice area and regionally in 24 practice areas.

Bill Dymond Named to Orlando Business Journal’s 2022 Power Players

November 10, 2022 — Lowndes CEO & President William T. Dymond, Jr., has been named to the Orlando Business Journal's 2022 Power Players, identifies Central Florida business leaders who are helping grow and innovate the way business is done throughout metro Orlando.