About Us

Moore Bowman & Reese is a boutique Florida law firm focused on matters involving real property, eminent domain, and land use. Our statewide practice includes representation of landowners and businesses in condemnation proceedings and other legal matters typically involving governmental acquisition of property interests. We also assist clients in addressing governmental regulatory actions that affect the use, development, or value of real property. Some of our clients have included governmental entities. You can learn more about eminent domain and condemnation here.

Government actions affecting real property can take many forms. In some instances, government entities seek to acquire property, or interests in property such as easements, for public purposes including transportation improvements, utilities, or other infrastructure. In these situations, constitutional and statutory provisions govern both the government’s authority to condemn property and the compensation that must be paid to affected owners.

Government decisions may also affect property through regulatory processes such as rezoning decisions, permit denials, or development conditions that influence how property may be used or developed. These actions are subject to established legal standards that property owners and businesses may not always be familiar with. Our attorneys and staff work with clients to navigate these issues and the statutory and constitutional frameworks that apply to them.

Our firm regularly assists clients in communicating and working with governmental agencies to address property-related issues and, when possible, resolve matters without litigation. When disputes cannot be resolved through those efforts, our attorneys represent clients in litigation and other formal proceedings, including mediation and trial.

Our attorneys have significant trial and appellate experience in eminent domain and property-related matters throughout Florida and in federal courts. Our team also has backgrounds in real estate appraisal, valuation, and other disciplines relevant to real property development. Members of the firm have served in leadership roles on state and national committees related to eminent domain and regularly lecture and write on topics within this field. Members of the firm also have significant experience working for government in the eminent domain context.

Our website provides additional information about the services our firm offers, though the list is not exhaustive. As laws and regulatory frameworks evolve, our team stays current with developments affecting real property and governmental projects throughout Florida. We monitor infrastructure initiatives and regulatory changes that may affect property owners and businesses. After reviewing our materials, we welcome you to contact one of our attorneys to discuss your situation and learn how we may be able to assist.