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Atty. Jackson H. Bowman IV

Atty. Jackson H. Bowman IV

Jackson Bowman is a partner in the Moore Bowman & Reese, P.A. firm located in the St. Petersburg office.

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About Jackson H. Bowman IV at a glance

Jackson H. Bowman IV is a zoning attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Moore Bowman & Reese PA. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Tampa) (2014). Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jackson Bowman is a partner in the Moore Bowman & Reese, P.A. firm located in the St. Petersburg office
  • For over 25 years, Mr. Bowman’s professional career has involved real estate-related matters
  • He is a graduate of The University of the South (B.A. 1985) and Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 1998)
  • Mr. Bowman brings experience as a real estate appraiser and consultant to the field of eminent domain law
  • He holds the MAI designation (inactive) from the Appraisal Institute, and the CCIM designation from the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute
  • Mr. Bowman has served as an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law, teaching Real Property Litigation (2004, 2005, 2008, 2011)
  • He frequently lecturers on property rights topics to interested professionals at seminars sponsored by CLE International (2004, 2005, 2008, and 2011), and ALI-ABA (2008)
  • Mr. Bowman is actively involved with the annual Real Estate Trends Conference presented by Florida State University and served on the Steering Committee (2009-2012) as well as the Florida Bar’s Eminent Domain Committee
  • He is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the U.S
  • District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Mr. Bowman is named in The Best Lawyers in America® for years 2007-2020, and in 2014 he was named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the field of Eminent Domain for the Tampa area
  • Mr. Bowman has litigated a wide variety of cases across the state to successful conclusion
  • His career highlight so far was cross-examining the Jacksonville Port Authority’s primary appraisal witness for over four hours in the case of Jaxport v
  • Jax Maritime Partners, LLC et al, which helped result in the largest eminent domain verdict in state-court history of $67,460,000

Practice Areas Explained

Jackson H. Bowman IV's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jackson H. Bowman IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Jackson H. Bowman IV's law office located?
Jackson H. Bowman IV's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Moore Bowman & Reese PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jackson H. Bowman IV handle?
Jackson H. Bowman IV focuses on zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Jackson H. Bowman IV go to law school?
Jackson H. Bowman IV earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
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What awards or recognition has Jackson H. Bowman IV received?
Jackson H. Bowman IV's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Tampa).

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Tampa)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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