Abel Bean Law Announces That Former General Counsel to Governor of Florida, Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration Joins Firm

Charles M. Trippe, Jr. has joined Jacksonville, Fla.-based Abel Bean Law as a partner. Trippe formerly served as Chief Counsel to the Federal Aviation Administration and General Counsel to the Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott. (Photo: Business Wire)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--()--Abel Bean Law announced today that Charles M. Trippe, Jr. has joined the Firm as a partner.

Trippe brings to the Firm deep experience as a practicing lawyer, legal executive and counselor, and public servant. He will be based in Jacksonville, where his practice will focus on civil litigation, transportation law and emerging transportation technologies, and the counseling of businesses and entrepreneurs in litigation, risk management, business law and regulatory matters.

“Charlie Trippe will strengthen our existing business law practice and will help us advise our clients on a wide variety of matters,” said Dan Bean, one of Abel Bean’s founding partners. “His broad experience in law firm, corporate, and government practice will be an asset to our clients and to the Firm.”

Trippe most recently served as Chief Counsel to the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he was in private practice in Jacksonville for 15 years. In 2011 and 2012, he served as General Counsel to the Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott. Between 1994 and 2001 he was a senior in-house lawyer with CSX Transportation, Inc., in Jacksonville. Prior to joining CSXT, Trippe was a partner in the New York office of a national law firm.

Trippe received a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College and a law degree from Columbia Law School.

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Abel Bean Law provides a complete range of legal services to enterprises, emerging entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Guided by our fundamental values of character, competence and commitment, we deliver expert, practical legal advice to help organizations proactively navigate complex challenges. More information about Abel Bean Law can be found on our website, at abelbeanlaw.com.

Contacts

Melinda M. Higby
Business Manager
Abel Bean Law P.A.
(904) 516-5486
mhigby@abelbeanlaw.com

Release Summary

Abel Bean Law announced today in Jacksonville, FL that Charles M. Trippe, Jr. has joined the Firm as a partner.

Contacts

Melinda M. Higby
Business Manager
Abel Bean Law P.A.
(904) 516-5486
mhigby@abelbeanlaw.com