What We Do
Comprehensive Practice Areas
From property rights litigation and eminent domain defense to real estate closings, title work, and oil and gas leases — we handle every aspect of land and real estate law.
Eminent Domain
Defending property owners when the government exercises its power to take private land for public use. We fight for the full compensation you are owed under the law.
Inverse Condemnation
When government regulation effectively takes your property without formal proceedings, we bring the fight to them and demand the compensation you deserve.
Energy & Infrastructure
Advising power generation companies, utilities, and service station owners through complex regulatory, contractual, and condemnation matters in the energy sector.
Bert J. Harris Act Claims
Florida's most powerful property rights statute protects you when government actions unfairly burden your land — even when it falls short of a constitutional taking. We navigate every step of this complex claims process.
Private Easement Negotiation
Representing both landowners and utility or pipeline companies in private easement negotiations for water lines, gathering lines, pipelines, and other infrastructure.
Real Estate & Title Services
Full-service real estate closings, title examination, oil and gas lease negotiation, and transactional support for buyers, sellers, and landowners throughout Florida.
Property Owner Advocacy
Comprehensive representation for residential homeowners, commercial property owners, developers, and tenants whose property rights are at stake.
Land Use & Zoning
Navigating zoning complications, setback issues, and land use challenges that arise from government takings and infrastructure projects.
Why Loper Law Group
Real-World Expertise Across Every Land & Real Estate Matter
Unlike traditional law firms, Loper Law Group combines decades of right-of-way and land management expertise with seasoned legal counsel. Whether you are facing a government condemnation, negotiating a private easement, closing on a property, or reviewing an oil and gas lease, our dual perspective — hands-on land industry experience plus rigorous legal practice — delivers results that other firms simply cannot match.
We represent property owners, buyers, sellers, landowners, and companies across the full spectrum of land and real estate matters in Florida. From courtroom litigation to the closing table, we bring the same level of preparation and attention to every engagement.
We tailor every strategy to the unique circumstances of your property, your transaction, and your goals.
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Client-Centered Fee Structures
Fee Arrangements That Align With Your Interests
In eminent domain cases, Florida law requires the condemning authority to pay your reasonable attorney's fees and costs — meaning you typically pay nothing out of pocket. For private easement negotiations, our fee is based solely on the additional value we obtain for you above the last offer on the table; if we do not increase your compensation, you owe nothing. For real estate transactions and other services, we offer competitive, transparent fee arrangements. Whatever the matter, our interests are aligned with yours.
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Property Rights Basics
Eminent domain is the government's constitutional power to acquire private property for public use — such as roads, schools, and infrastructure projects — provided the property owner receives full compensation. Both the Florida and United States Constitutions guarantee this right to compensation, which includes the fair market value of the property taken plus any diminution in value to remaining property.
In most circumstances, yes. All privately held land is subject to the government's power of eminent domain when needed for a legitimate public purpose. However, this power is not unlimited — it comes with the constitutional requirement that the condemning authority must pay you full compensation. Florida has also prohibited the use of eminent domain solely to benefit private companies.
Absolutely not. You have every right to challenge the valuation a condemning authority places on your property. The government's initial offer is rarely its best offer, and accepting it prematurely could mean leaving significant compensation on the table. An experienced eminent domain attorney can evaluate whether the offer reflects the true value of your property and pursue full compensation on your behalf.