A member of Dickinson Wright’s Real Estate practice, Allison Jones is based in Central Florida, where she focuses her practice on land use and real estate development, commercial real estate, and related legal matters. Allison has been instrumental in guiding clients through diverse projects, ranging from large-scale mixed-use developments to industrial power logistics centers to major transportation initiatives, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of real property development. Her practice focuses on the nuanced procurement of land use entitlements, addressing zoning considerations, comprehensive plans, infrastructure finance, public-private partnerships (P3s), and various property rights matters.
Additionally, Allison brings a wealth of experience in lobbying and government relations, having navigated complex regulatory frameworks at both the state and federal levels. This multifaceted approach underscores her commitment to providing strategic legal counsel that extends beyond traditional legal realms, ensuring her clients are well-represented in every aspect of their endeavors.
A native of Central Florida, Allison has actively contributed to various large-scale projects that have shaped the region’s landscape.
Education & Credentials
Education
Florida State University College of Law
J.D.Florida State University
B.S., Economics- cum laude
Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Government Relations Practice, Real Estate Litigation, 2010-2024
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent®
- Legal Media Group’s “Expert Guides,” Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law, 2014, 2015
- Legal Media Group’s “Expert Guides,” Guide to the World’s Leading Real Estate Lawyers, 2015
- Orlando Business Journal,”40 Under 40,” 2015
- Orlando Home and Leisure, Orlando’s “Top Women Lawyers,” 2012
- Florida Trend, “Legal Elite Up & Comer,” 2007, 2011, 2014
- Super Lawyers, “Florida Rising Star,” 2009-2017
Prominent Assignments
• Lead land use counsel, renewable energy, and solar generation facilities for the nation’s largest electric utility holding company.
• Lead counsel for an American multimedia conglomerate developing urban redevelopment projects across multiple states.
• Lead counsel for the world’s largest industrial real estate company in the development of multiple 1M+ power logistics distribution center projects across Florida.