Experienced Florida land use and eminent domain counsel.

Our attorneys represent property owners, developers, businesses, and local governments in complex eminent domain, land use, and zoning matters across Florida — pairing courtroom advocacy with deep planning and regulatory experience.

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Mark Bentley

Partner · Florida Bar Board Certified · AICP

Three decades of Florida eminent domain, land use, and zoning results for property owners, developers, and local governments.

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Ashley Phillips

Ashley Phillips

Director of Planning and Development

Supports the firm’s land use, zoning, and eminent domain matters — coordinating applications, case files, and client communications from intake through resolution.

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Recognition & Ratings

AV Preeminent
The best lawyers America
Super Lawyers
Best Law Firms
Top Lawyers Tampa
Certified The Florida Bar

By the Numbers

#1
Peer Nomination
Standing

Ranked #1 by his peers in Land Use and Zoning law within the region — recognized multiple times on Tampa Magazine’s Top Lawyers List.

4.9/5.0
Preeminent Legal
Rating

Holds an AV Preeminent® rating — the highest possible peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards, evaluated by fellow members of the bar.

Since2008
Long-Term
Selection

Maintained consecutive annual selection to the Florida Super Lawyers index every year since 2008.