Welcome to Helinger DeYoung – Eminent Domain Attorneys

Jim Helinger, Jr. and Tobyn DeYoung have over 80 years of combined experience in the field of eminent domain and inverse condemnation. As zealous advocates of private property rights, Jim and Tobyn have long been recognized throughout the State of Florida as two of the most aggressive and successful trial lawyers practicing in the field of eminent domain. Collectively they have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. They both work together on every case. At Helinger DeYoung, no facet of your case will ever be delegated to a younger, less experienced lawyer.

They are both “AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible in both legal ability and ethical standards, and are both Life Members of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (the top trial lawyers in America). They are the authors of the Introductory, Order of Taking and Mediation Chapters in the Florida Eminent Domain Practice and Procedure manual. They are also frequent speakers and lecturers on eminent domain and takings law, and are perennially recognized in Best Lawyers in Florida and America and in virtually every other state and national attorney rating service in the field of eminent domain.

In considering an attorney or law firm, experience and results are important. No one fights harder for their clients and the case results speak for themselves.