Eminent
Domain and Condemnation Eminent
Domain and CondemnationOur attorneys have litigated the issues of value, the
appropriateness of the taking (several times resulting in the taking being
denied, which is fairly unusual), inverse condemnation, and attorneys' fees for
the landowner (with one case being appealed all the way to the Supreme Court of
the State of Florida). They have been involved in cases involving
business properties, residential properties, agricultural properties, vacant
acreage, investment properties, and oil, gas and mineral rights. Mr. Ford
and Mr. Graham have served and qualified as an expert witnesses on the issue of attorneys' fees in
condemnation cases. Not only is it important for you to have a good attorney, but it is important
that your attorney be able to assemble a good team of experts to do full justice
to your case. We are personally familiar with a number of experts whom we can
recommend for condemnation cases. Likewise, we would be willing to work with
experts you already have, if that is your preference. Under Florida law, you are
entitled to have your fees and most costs reimbursed by the condemning
authority. Regardless of who you retain, since your fees will be paid by the
condemning authority, we encourage you to immediately retain counsel. E-Mail Address: firm@landispa.com Since 1985, Mr. Ford has settled and/or litigated cases, or is
presently involved in negotiations and/or litigation, with and against Volusia,
Seminole and Orange Counties, the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida
Power Corporation, Florida Power & Light, New Smyrna Beach Utilities
Commission, the City of Daytona Beach, and the City of DeLand. Click here
for a narrative description of some condemnation cases Mr. Ford has handled. A major focus of Mr. Ford's practice involves real estate,
including transactional work and zoning and land use law. He is a
landowner himself. Additionally, he served for a number of years on the
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, a six-county regional planning
agency, having been appointed to this position by Governors Martinez and
Chiles. While on the Council, he served in many positions, including
Chairman, Vice Chairman and Project Review Committee Chairman. He
understands from personal and professional experience the impact these cases
have on the landowner, and he is knowledgeable as to the methodologies that are used
in conducting the appraisals. Click here for issues involved in a taking.
The attorneys at Landis, Graham and French specialize in
dealing with eminent domain and condemnation issues. Our practice primarily
involves the representation of property owners whose land is sought to be
acquired by governmental authorities. Because of our experience and
familiarity with the area, we are able to provide excellent representation for
our clients. Our attorneys work to achieve the best results possible by
either defeating the taking or maximizing the award or settlement.
