Suzanne M. Driscoll

Experience

Working with clients ranging from small, privately-owned businesses to national chains in oil, drugs and consumer products, Ms. Driscoll is committed to getting full compensation for clients whose property is being taken by the government. She works closely with clients to understand their goals and concerns, while acting to protect their property and access rights. She also applies her inside knowledge of the system to negotiate or file actions against the Florida Department of Transportation and other agencies.

Ms. Driscoll's practice also extends to appellate work, including a recent case that set important precedents for the industry. She successfully helped defend Tire Centers (a subsidiary of Michelin) in FDOT v. Tire Centers LLC. This case of first impression presented an issue that had never been specifically addressed by an appellate court. The 4th District Court of Appeals upheld an award of more than $1.7 million in business damages to Tire Centers LLC, setting a precedent on whether a business’ ability to relocate should offset the damages to which it would otherwise be entitled to from the condemning authority.

Professional Involvement

A member of the Florida Bar Association’s Eminent Domain Committee, Ms. Driscoll frequently speaks before various groups, including the Florida Bar Association, the Association of Eminent Domain Professionals and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) International. Based on the recent success with the case for Tire Centers LLC, she recently presented a paper on business damage mitigation for CLE International.