About Michael
Michael R. Whitt: Trial-tested Attorney in Eminent Domain, Inverse Condemnation and Business Litigation
Mike Whitt is a trial-tested attorney with over 35 years of experience, concentrating his practice in the areas of eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and business and real estate disputes. Mike's experience includes a wide array of business and real estate litigation, including eminent domain, zoning and land use, boundary and title disputes, inverse condemnation and other property right matters.
Practice Areas
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Inverse Condemnation and Property Right Matters
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Business Litigation
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Educational Background
- B.A., Nova Southeastern University
- J.D., Northern Kentucky University College of Law
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar, Board Certified in Business Litigation
- The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Awards and Recognitions
- Recognized: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, The Best Lawyers in America® (2021-25), Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer
- AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell, Top Lawyer
Current Affiliations and Memberships
- Firms: Shutts & Bowen LLP
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Languages
- English
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
- Recognized: Real Estate Law
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2023-26; Litigation – Real Estate, 2021-26; Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2022-26; Real Estate Law, 2023-26; Land Use and Zoning Law, 2026
- Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer
- AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Lawyer, Naples Illustrated, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2021-25