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We protect you when your property is taken. That is our purpose.

10/28/2026

Negotiation is important. Being prepared to go beyond negotiation is important, too.

Ga***rd, Merlin, Ludovici, and Diaz have represented property owners in trial courts across Florida as well as Florida's appellate courts and the Florida Supreme Court.

Every eminent domain matter is different, and many can be resolved through negotiation. But when litigation becomes necessary, property owners deserve a legal team prepared for that next step.

Experience should extend from the negotiating table to the courtroom. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/27/2026

Statewide experience matters when the project affecting your property could involve FDOT, a county, a municipality or a utility provider.

We have handled matters involving the federal government, all seven districts of the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Turnpike and numerous state agencies, municipalities, counties and utility entities. That experience gives our team perspective across different projects, properties and condemning authorities throughout Florida.

Facing a potential taking? Know who is standing beside you. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/22/2026

An eminent domain case isn't simply about the square footage being taken.

A road widening may affect access. A median can change traffic patterns. A utility easement may affect future use. Lost parking can have consequences for a business. A partial taking can change the value of the property that remains.

Be sure your eminent domain lawyers look at all aspects of the acquisition to evaluate the full impact on the owner. Because understanding what was taken is only part of the equation. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/20/2026

For a business owner, a taking can affect far more than real estate.

Parking, access, visibility, circulation and customer convenience can all influence how a business operates. When a public project changes those elements, understanding the complete impact becomes critical.

Ga***rd, Merlin, Ludovici, and Diaz represent both property owners and business owners, allowing our team to evaluate the taking from multiple perspectives. Your property matters. Your business does, too.www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/19/2026

Sometimes the government affects property without formally condemning it.

Flooding, loss of access, development restrictions and other government actions can potentially interfere with private property rights even when a traditional eminent domain proceeding has not been filed.

With our extensive experience handling inverse condemnation and other property-rights matters, in addition to traditional eminent domain cases, if government action has significantly affected the use or value of your property, it will be worth fully understanding your rights. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/16/2026

An appraisal tells a story about value. It shouldn't be the only story considered.

Determining full compensation can require a much broader analysis of the property, the taking and what happens afterward.

We work with experienced professionals to evaluate issues that may extend beyond the government's initial valuation, including impacts to the remaining property and, where applicable, the business operating there.

Before assuming an offer tells the whole story, understand what the project actually changes.www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/14/2026

Experience in eminent domain isn't measured only in years. It's measured in the situations we’ve encountered.

Road widenings. Pipeline easements. Power transmission projects. Water projects. Airport expansions. Commercial properties. Agricultural land. Homes. Retail centers. Businesses.

Ga***rd, Merlin, Ludovici, and Diaz attorneys have spent decades representing owners across a wide range of property types and public projects.

That depth of experience helps us recognize issues that may not be obvious when a project first appears on a map. Your Property. Our Purpose. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/13/2026

Property-rights advocacy shouldn't begin and end with an individual case.

Ga***rd, Merlin, Ludovici, and Diaz actively monitor legislation affecting Florida property owners and have participated in efforts involving property-rights protections in Tallahassee.

Why does that matter?

Because eminent domain exists within a constantly evolving environment of statutes, court decisions, government procedures, and public policy. Our focus is not simply on today's acquisition. It is on understanding the environment affecting Florida property owners. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/09/2026

If you've heard that a road project may affect your property, don't assume you need to wait for the official offer to seek information.
Project plans can evolve long before acquisition begins. Driveways, access points, medians, parking areas and property boundaries may all be affected by design decisions.
Our project management team monitors transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Florida, helping our attorneys stay informed about projects that may lead to future takings. www.Ga***rdMerlin.com

10/07/2026

Complex properties require more than a one-size-fits-all valuation.
A retail center is different from agricultural land. A gas station presents different issues than a residence. An operating business faces considerations a vacant parcel does not.
We have represented owners across a broad range of commercial, residential, agricultural and specialized properties.
Our approach begins by understanding the property itself, the owner's current use and future goals and the actual effects of the proposed taking.
Because every parcel has a number—but every property has a story.
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Tampa, FL
33607

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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