Red Snapper Case #2026-CV-01533-RC-Baker Botts

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has entered into a multi-year agreement with Baker Botts, LLP to provide specialized legal representation in federal litigation based in Washington D.C. This engagement, authorized by the Florida Office of the Attorney General, specifically concerns the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper recreational harvest and litigation related to Exempted Fishing Permits and associated data gathering. The contract is valued at 200,000.00 dollars and spans from May 29, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Under the terms of the engagement, Baker Botts will utilize hourly billing rates consistent with Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards. The agreement also establishes specific pricing for eDiscovery services, including 100 dollars per gigabyte for processing and 225 dollars per gigabyte for production. The contract includes standard provisions regarding conflict of interest policies and general terms and conditions to govern the delivery of these private legal services.