Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Michael R. Whitt has joined the firm’s Sarasota office as a Partner in the Government Law Practice Group.

Michael is a veteran trial attorney with nearly 40 years of experience representing clients in complex business litigation and real estate disputes, as well as in eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation, he has served as lead trial counsel in significant multimillion-dollar disputes in both state and federal courts. His clients have ranged from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, internationally-known recording artists and foreign entities

“Michael brings an exceptional track record of litigation experience and specialized knowledge in eminent domain matters that will strengthen our advocacy for clients across Florida,” said Jack C. McElroy, Firmwide Managing Partner of Shutts & Bowen. “His distinguished career and depth of courtroom experience make him an incredible asset to the firm.”

His broad project background includes advising on matters involving road right-of-way, gas transmission lines, electrical powerlines, storm water management, public parks, schools, water and wastewater systems and municipal infrastructure

Michael is admitted to practice law in Florida and is a member of The Florida Bar, where he is a member of both the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Eminent Domain and the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar. He earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Northern Kentucky University.

 

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