Defending Florida Property
Business Owners
The right to defend your private property and property rights from a governmental taking, and the constitutional right to full compensation in the event that your property is taken is one of the defining cornerstones of what it means to be free in the State of Florida and in the United States. Eminent domain and takings cases are all we do. With over 85 years of combined experience in eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases, we are dedicated to making sur that Florida property owners get full compensation as guaranteed by the Constitution. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits to our clients. We invite you to review and compare our results.
85 Years
Collectively practicing eminent domain
AV Preeminent
Highest rating in both ethical and legal standards
$200M+
Total compensation recovered in the past five years
1000s
Florida eminent domain cases handled
Top Eminent Domain Firm in Florida
Top Eminent Domain Firm in Florida
Why choose us?
If you have a complex, high value, or legally significant eminent domain case or inverse condemnation matter, we want to talk with you and we believe that you will want to talk with us. We will consult with you at no charge regarding your case, which will allow you to evaluate our law firm and our strategic capabilities as they relate to the assessment of your particular case.
A PrOVEN TRACK RECORD
With over $200 Million recovered in the last 5 years we have a track record of compensation.
- How can I protect my financial interests?
A governmental taking can be not only disruptive, but also financially devastating to a property owner. The good news is that both the Florida and Federal Constitutions offer property owners protection against such financial devastation. However, it is incumbent upon you as a property owner to find the right lawyer or law firm to protect your constitutional right to full compensation. This is not a decision that should be taken lightly or made on the basis of which law firm sent you the best solicitation letter provided the slickest maps showing the proposed taking.
Instead, you should base what may be one of the most important financial decisions of your life on the reputation, track record and skills of the lawyer or law firm that will be handling your case.
Attorneys with 85+ Years of combined Experience
Jim Helinger Jr. & Tobyn DeYoung
Jim Helinger, Jr. and Tobyn DeYoung are very experienced trial lawyers with over 85 years of combined experience in eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases.
Jim, a former Chief Assistant County Attorney for Pinellas County, had dedicated his career in private practice to representing property and business owners statewide
Tobyn began his eminent domain career over 40 years ago as a real estate appraiser. He is a former Assistant Attorney General litigating eminent domain cases, and has been in private practice exclusively handling eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases for over 30 years.
“You took my case after other lawyers told me they couldn’t help me. I must thank you for your exceptional efforts and the successful outcome with the city. You were wonderful.”
Dr. Tecsia Yonkers
“Thank you for taking my case and for the results you achieved for my family! While the facts of my case made it exceedingly difficult, you achieved a phenomenal result, obtaining over a half of a million dollars in additional compensation. Toby and Jim, I cannot thank you enough for taking my case, and for the exceptional job you did handling this for me. If I am ever faced with a condemnation action again, there is no other eminent domain lawyer in the state that I would ever use other than you. You are simply the best at what you do!”
Mike Nelis, President
“I wanted to thank you for the outstanding job you did for me on the taking of my road frontage by the state road department. You were more than outstanding when negotiating with the state and I couldn’t be happier with the result you obtained.”
Russell Dilley
“Thank you again for your assistance with our claim. I enjoyed the experience and learning from creative, smart minds like yours. Thanks again for taking time to answer my questions and securing Walpole a favorable outcome.”
Walpole Trucking, Inc.
“What you accomplished for us has never been done before. It is truly precedent setting.”
Chris R. Bell
Thank you for all you did for our family. You were patient, understanding, honest and forthright and you kept us fully informed every step of the way. That is very rare to find these days.
The Archer Family
“Never having been a party to an eminent domain proceeding, we turned to friends within our industry to seek recommendations on an attorney to represent us. Helinger DeYoung kept coming up over and over. Your communication with us was excellent and whenever we had questions or concerns you were always available to address them. We made a great choice and highly recommend Helinger DeYoung for any eminent domain needs and will certainly call upon them again should the need arise in our company.”
Randy Jones, President
“The first lawyer we hired told us that if we wanted someone aggressive, we should call Helinger DeYoung. So, we did and it was the best decision we ever made. You fought so hard for our family and our business. God bless you!”
Todd & Shellie Herndon, Owners
“Throughout the years, I have dealt with many lawyers in connection with my businesses. I have never had anyone fight so hard for me, and the results you obtained were amazing. You guys are truly the best at what you do!”
Mark Kara, President
Your knowledge and skill in anticipating and addressing every conceivable issue was extraordinary. Instead of the $28 million dollars we were offered, you recovered $47.5 million dollars. Your ability to strategize and negotiate is unsurpassed as reflected in the incredible result you obtained for us.
