The Power to Negotiate Your Best Deal
We can show you how to get the most out of your government taking case.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help property owners, tenants, and business navigate the eminent domain process, and obtain best possible results.
We love helping people take control of their eminent domain case.
There is nothing sweeter than a client saying we achieved their objectives, made life better, and solved their eminent domain problem. It is the reason we get up and go to work everyday, and work tirelessly to deliver the best possible advice and service to our clients.
Level the playing field.
The government has lawyers, engineers, appraisers, and other consultants working for them. They do not work for you – they are not there to protect you. They will not show you the flaws in their appraisal or with their roadway design. They will not show you how to assemble a team of experts, prepare a counter appraisal or counter design. And they certainly will not show you how to obtain your best possible settlement or jury verdict.
But we will.
Our Team
Seasoned Pros, Working for You
Joseph D. Ort
Attorney
Joe has negotiated, structured and closed hundreds of complex real estate transactions, leases, and projects. He has also successfully resolved hundreds of real estate related disputes and litigation actions.
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D. Bradley Hester
Attorney
Brad has extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate, as well as in the agri-business and financial services industries, with an emphasis on commercial real estate transactions, development and commercial lending.
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Traci Ort
Administrator
Traci provides administrative and accounting support to the firm and its clients. She is a graduate of Florida State University and is experienced managing financial matters and escrow accounts.
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Rebecca Hanson
Paralegal
Rebecca has over 17 years’ experience as a Paralegal. She initially started her career in public service working for the Executive Office of Governor Bush in Florida.
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Tracy Taylor
Paralegal
Tracy is a paralegal with over 17 years of experience. She is responsible for ensuring transactions close smoothly and properly. She interfaces with transactional parties daily, to move projects efficiently from A to Z.
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You’re in Control
At Ort Law Firm, our goal is to put you in total control of the eminent domain process. This means giving you the information, resources and strategy you need to stand toe to toe with the government. It means assembling a team around you – engineers, appraisers, planners, and attorneys – with the sole goal to protect and advance your interests.
You are in control. While our job is to do the work, key decisions such as whether to accept a settlement or take the case before a jury will always belong to you. We will give you our best recommendations and advice, and we will advocate fiercely on your behalf. Ultimately we know it is your property, your home or business, and therefore control will always rest in your hands.
No Cost to You
No one asks the government to take their property. Florida law provides benefits to those in a taking. The government is required to pay for an attorney and team of experts of your choice, at no cost to you.
Attorneys are paid based on the benefits achieved for their client. The better we you do, the better you do. And unlike a typical personal injury case, fees and costs in an eminent domain case do not come out of your compensation:
Find out how our team can obtain benefits for you.
Real Estate matters carry high stakes. We bring an experienced team of real estate attorneys and advisors to your corner to help you get it done right, when it counts the most.