Timothy J. Conner

Timothy J. Conner is a Jacksonville trial lawyer and a partner at Holland & Knight LLP who focuses on healthcare litigation involving insurance coverage, ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, contract disputes, and antitrust. He litigates commercial disputes, local government contracting and bid protests, admiralty and maritime matters, media, communications, and entertainment & sports law cases. He handles product liability claims and personal injury matters involving toxic or occupational exposure. He represents clients in state, federal, and administrative proceedings nationwide at trial.

Timothy earned his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He earned his B.A. with distinction from the University of Kentucky. He is admitted in Florida, all three Florida federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable John H. Moore II of the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida from 1988 to 1990.

Timothy has defended major health insurers in class actions and other disputes involving coverage guidelines, provider agreements, antitrust claims, ERISA preemption, fraud, and contract issues. He has represented maritime clients in casualty and insurance matters, including litigation arising from vessel losses. He has defended media organizations in defamation cases and pursued courtroom access issues. He has also handled complex product liability trials and significant local government contracting bid protest matters.

Timothy J. Conner is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation from 2018 through 2026 and holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating. He is active in organizations involving litigation, health law, communications, maritime law, and federal practice. He also serves on the board of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. His trial background supports clients facing complex disputes that demand detailed preparation and persuasive courtroom advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member of the Board of Directors, Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida
• Member, American Bar Association
• Former Chair, Media Law Resource Center, Ethics Committee
• Member, Maritime Law Association of the United States
• Member, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
• Member, American Counsel Association
• Master, Chester Bedell Inn of Court
• Member, Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

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

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