Atty. Michael R. Whitt
Michael R. Whitt is a trial-tested attorney with over 35 years of experience, concentrating his trial practice in the areas of eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and business and real estate disputes.
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Michael R. Whitt is a business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Shutts & Bowen LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1987) and Northern Kentucky University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael R. Whitt is a trial-tested attorney with over 35 years of experience, concentrating his trial practice in the areas of eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and business and real estate disputes
- Mike’s experience includes a wide array of business and real estate litigation, including eminent domain, zoning and land use, boundary and title disputes, inverse condemnation and other property right matters
- Mike is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a Specialist in Business Litigation
- In these areas, and throughout the trial process, Mike has counseled individuals and small businesses, as well as Fortune 100 companies, and foreign individuals and businesses
- Mike leverages his deep understanding of eminent domain laws and his knowledge of government and construction regulations to counsel his clients through all stages of the eminent domain process, from initial acquisition procedures through litigation, in an effort to maximize the compensation they receive
- Representation Mike has litigated cases dealing with condemnation, inverse condemnation, Bert J. Harris Private Property Rights Protection Act, Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act and Administrative proceedings throughout Florida
- These cases involved myriad governmental and quasi-governmental claims and disputes including road right-of-way, gas transmissions lines, electrical powerlines, flood control and storm water management, public parks, schools, municipal water and wastewater projects, sewer projects and noise walls
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael R. Whitt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Michael R. Whitt is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Michael R. Whitt is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael R. Whitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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 Sarasota 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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