Michael R. Whitt

Michael R. Whitt


Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Recognized since 2021

Fort Myers, Florida

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

Litigation - Real Estate

Real Estate Law

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Michael R. Whitt is a trial-tested attorney with more than 30 years of experience, concentrating his trial practice in the areas of business litigation, eminent domain and real estate disputes. Mike’s experience includes a wide array of business and real estate litigation, including contract disputes, eminent domain, zoning and land use, boundary and title disputes, housing discrimination, defense of ADA claims, community association litigation, as well as trademarks, trade secrets, construction litigation, fraud claims and whistleblower actions. Mike is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a Specialist in Business Litigation. In these areas, and throughout the trial process, Mike has counseled individuals and small businesses, as well as Fortune 100 companies, internationally known recording artists, and foreign individuals and businesses.

Mike also leverages his deep understanding of eminent domain laws and his knowledge of government and construction regulations to counsel his clients through all stages of the eminent domain process, from initial acquisition procedures through litigation, and maximize the compensation they receive.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 2400 First Street, Suite 300
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
Education
  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Northern Kentucky University, B.S., graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
  • Florida, 1987
Affiliations
  • Association of Eminent Domain Professionals - Member
  • McGregor Student Ministry - Member
  • Reciprocal Ministries International - Member
  • Southwest Florida Federal Bar Association - Member
  • The Florida Bar - Eminent Domain Committee
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2023-25; Litigation – Real Estate, 2021-25; Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2022-25; Real Estate Law, 2023-25

  • Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer
  • AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Top Lawyer, Naples Illustrated, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2021-23

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