David E. “Dave” Chauncey

David E. “Dave” Chauncey is a Florida-based attorney known for providing strategic legal counsel and litigation services to businesses, educational institutions, and public agencies. His practice centers on employment law, civil rights, education law, and administrative proceedings, strongly emphasizing preventive strategies, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Dave holds a J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he made the Dean’s List and served as Symposium Edition Editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. He also earned a B.A. in Political Science and History with honors from the University of Florida. He is admitted to all three U.S. District Courts in Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dave advises and defends clients in a wide range of employment and civil rights matters, including workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ADA and FMLA compliance, and claims under Title VII and Section 1983. He represents employers in EEOC investigations and litigation, and counsels schools and educational institutions on Title IX compliance, FERPA privacy issues, and related regulatory requirements. Dave also leads workplace training, conducts internal investigations, and manages responses to government audits, offering practical, business-focused guidance grounded in deep legal experience.

In addition to litigation, David E. “Dave” Chauncey counsels on wage and hour issues, employment contracts, non-compete disputes, and I-9 compliance. He also assists with Florida Bar admissions and grievance defense for legal professionals.

Outside of the courtroom, Dave is deeply engaged in civic and professional leadership. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Jacksonville Bar Association, has led youth mentorship initiatives, and is active in organizations such as Leadership Florida and the Jacksonville History Center.

Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star annually since 2018, David combines legal depth with community dedication, offering forward-thinking solutions across employment and public sector law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Alexander DeGance Barnett PA
• Member, Jacksonville Bar Association
• Member, Jacksonville Bicentennial Task Force
• Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys
• Lifetime Member, University of Florida Alumni Association
• Member, Florida Blue Key Alumni Association
• Member, Teach For America Alumni
• Member, Federalist Society

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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