Eminent Domain Case Results – Papalas & Griffith Success Stories
We don’t just negotiate—we deliver. At Papalas & Griffith, we’ve spent over 15 years helping Florida landowners secure fair compensation when the government tries to take their property. Time after time, we’ve turned lowball offers into results that truly reflect what our clients deserved.
Below are just a few examples of what we’ve accomplished for property owners across Florida.
See What Happens When You Don’t Settle for Less
These aren’t projections or averages—they’re real numbers from real cases. From Jacksonville to the Panhandle, from pipelines to highway expansions, we’ve consistently helped clients receive multiple times the government’s original offer.
$1,645,550
Highway Expansion – Clay County
Undeveloped residential land taken for road widening
Initial Offer: $404,450
Final Compensation: $2,050,000
Increase: 506%
$154,195
FDOT Road Project – Washington County
Right-of-way acquisition for widening of major state highway from rural residential property
Initial Offer: $30,805
Final Compensation: $185,000
Increase: 600%
$617,000
Water Transmission Pipeline – Duval County
Easement acquisition for water transmission pipeline in Duval County from downtown industrial property on the St. Johns River
Initial Offer: $183,000
Final Compensation: $800,000
Increase: 437%
$199,900
Vacant Commercial Land Impacted by Road Widening
Initial Offer: $100
Final Compensation: $200,000
Increase: 2,000%
$308,000
Vacant Shopping Center – Nassau County
Right-of-way acquisition from vacant shopping center outparcel in Nassau County for addition of a turn lane onto A1A
Initial Offer: $92,000
Final Compensation: $400,000
Increase: 435%
$12,687,700
Okaloosa County Resort Hotel Impacted by FDOT Bridge Construction
Initial Offer: $6,812,300
Final Compensation: $19,500,000
Increase: 286%
$1,442,200
Retention Pond Acquisition – Duval County
Retention Pond acquired from parking/recreation area attached to hotel and conference center
Initial Offer: $1,657,800
Final Compensation: $3,100,000
Increase: 187%
$571,500
Multiple Linear Easement – Clay & St. Johns Counties
Multiple linear easement acquisitions from from multiple landowners for construction of natural gas transmission line
Initial Offer: $78,500
Final Compensation: $650,000
Increase: 828%
$1,502,500
Florida State College Expansion - Escambia County
Acquisition of mini-warehouse storage facility for expansion of Escambia County campus for the Florida State College system
Initial Offer: $240,000
Final Compensation: $1,292,500
Increase: 539%
And many more. In total, we’ve recovered millions of dollars above initial offers for Florida landowners—and we do it without charging our clients a dime.
From Pipelines to Toll Roads, We’ve Handled It All
Our experience covers nearly every type of eminent domain case in Florida:
- Highway & bridge expansions
- Utility and pipeline easements
- Airport and transit projects
- Public schools and park developments
- Drainage and flood control takings
- Business properties with damages to income or operations
We’ve stood up to every major condemning authority in the state—including the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, counties, cities, water management districts, and utility companies. And we’ve done it with one mission in mind: to make landowners whole.
No Upfront Fees. No Surprises. Just Results.
Because Florida law requires the government to pay your legal fees and costs in eminent domain cases, our clients never pay us out of pocket. That means you get experienced, aggressive representation with no financial risk.
Wondering What Your Property Might Really Be Worth?
If you’ve received an offer—or even if you haven’t yet—don’t assume the number is final. Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case and show you how we might help increase the compensation you receive.