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Biography
Paul D. Bain has represented individuals and corporations exclusively in eminent domain and property rights litigation throughout the state of Florida for over 25 years. He has represented clients both large and small with collectively over 100,000 acres of property in Florida.
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Trenam Law
101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 2700, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Paul D. Bain's Reviews
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Posted by Garrett | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Top Eminent Domain Lawyer in Tampa
Extremely satisfied with Paul's performance. He was able to get me over 5x as much as FDOT was offering me. Without him I would have lost everything. He has 29 years of experience in eminent domain and it shows. Wouldn't use anyone but him!
Paul D. Bain's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paul is experienced, diligent, and straight-forward. He has been a great mentor and an invaluable resource in my young career. He is someone you can always count on to deliver honest comprehensive sound advice. I endorse him wholeheartedly and without hesitation."
Jonathan Seber
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate
2019
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate
2018
Top Lawyers List, Tampa Magazine
2018
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate
2017
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2016
Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Ranked, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2008
Broward College Distinguished Alumni, Broward College Foundation
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2006
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2005
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Trenam Law
1993 - 2011
Partner, Gaylord Merlin Ludovici Diaz & Bain
Associations
2012 - Present
United States Court of Federal ClaimsMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of FloridaMember
2004 - Present
U.S. District Court, Southern District of FloridaMember
1995 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
1994 - Present
Florida Bar, Eminent Domain CommitteeMember
1993 - Present
Florida BarMember
1993 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
U.S. District Court, Middle District of FloridaMember
2003 - 2004
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Eminent Domain CommitteeCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
State Dept. of Transp. v. Robbins & Robbins, Inc.
Business defeated total taking of property.
Pichowski v. Florida Gas Transmission Co.
Owner defeated private gas company taking.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. v. Department of Transp.
Tenant successfully claimed apportionment
Amoco Oil Company v. State Dept. of Transp.
Business entitled to fees for posttrial proceeding
State Dept. of Transp. v. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Veterinary clinic defeated FDOT's off-site cure
State Dept. of Transp. v. IRT Properties, Inc.
Owner entitled to fees for posttrial proceedings
State Dept. of Transp. v. Three Flags Properties, Inc.
Owner entitled to compensation for TIITF lands
State Dept. of Transp. v. Cenland Associates
Owner recovers non-monetary benefit attorney's fee
M&C Associates, Inc. v. Department of Transp.
Business recovered damages caused by construction
Caulk v. Orange County
Owner successfully defended predecessor's claim.
State Dept. of Transp. v. Magnolia-Boyd, Inc
Owner defeated multiple-party offer of judgment.
Education
1993
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
John B. Stetson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
College of William and Mary
N/A
Broward Community College
Speaking Engagements
2009
8th Annual Texas Eminent Domain SuperConference
Why Buy the Cow When You Can Get the Milk for Free? A Review of Forced Dedications
2009
8th Annual Texas Eminent Domain Super Conference
Eminent Domain Law: How Does Texas Measure Up
2009
13th Annual Eminent Domain Superconference
Get on the Case: Reviewing This Year's Eminent Domain Law
2006
Florida Regulatory Takings Seminar
Forced Dedications
2006
10th Annual Florida Eminent Domain Super Conference
Hot Property: Florida Case Law Update
2003
7th Annual Florida Eminent Domain SuperConference
Program Co-Chair
2002
6th Annual Eminent Domain Conference
Discovery Disputes: How to Get the Most Information with the Least Amount of Pain; What You Can Get and What You Can't
2000
Annual Convention and Trade Show Workshop
Don't Get "Taken" by a Government Taking
1999
Road and Access Law In Florida Seminar
Methods of Public Road Creation
1999
Road and Access Law In Florida Seminar
Litigating the Road Case
1999
Florida Wetlands & Mitigation Banking Seminar
Overview and Update on Wetlands Regulation and Takings
1994
Eminent Domain Seminar
Chiseling Away at Full Compensation with "Mitigation" and "Cost to Cure"
Publications
2012
Chapter 2, Florida Eminent Domain Practice & Procedure (8th ed.)
"The Power of Eminent Domain"
2009
Petrogram
"Risky Business" Damages in Florida Eminent Domain: Will all risks associated with relocation be placed on the owner?
2008
Florida Eminent Domain Practice & Procedure
Authority to Exercise Power
2006
Petrogram
Recovering Damages for Loss of Access in Eminent Domain
2005
Petrogram
Recovering Business Damages When the Government Takes Your Property
2003
Florida Eminent Domain Practice & Procedure
Authority to Exercise Power
2003
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer
Impeaching Expert Witnesses
2000
Florida Realtor
New Eminent Domain Laws: Are Property Owners Still Protected
2000
Florida Conference of Circuit Judges, Eminent Domain Seminar
Cost to Cure
1999
Florida Eminent Domain Practice & Procedure
Authority to Exercise Power
1999
The Florida Bar Journal
1999 Amendments to Florida's Eminent Domain Statutes
1997
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer
Enforcing Settlement to Ensure Full Compensation
1995
The Florida Bar, Eminent Domain Committee Newsletter
Broward County v. Patel: Reducing Full Compensation to a Mere Probability
1994
Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Committee, Litigation Section, American Bar Association Annual Meeting
The Critical Role of Experts in Creating a Legal and Practical Cost to Cure in Eminent Domain
1994
Institute on Planning, Zoning and Eminent Domain
Contamination Stigma: Defending the Landowner Against the New Scarlet Letter in Eminent Domain
1994
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer
Is Full Compensation Certain or Merely Probable?
1994
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Eminent Domain Committee, Condemnation Seminar
A Review of the Law of Access
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides