Brian Bolves is an experienced and well-regarded trial lawyer. During his career, he has acted as lead counsel on dozens of complex jury and non-jury trials, including a wide range of property rights, construction law, and commercial issues. Brian is recognized as one of the leading eminent domain attorneys in the State of Florida and enjoys a national practice. He has represented a wide variety of condemning authorities, both public and private, and managed the acquisition of thousands of parcels for energy and public works projects, including over twenty interstate pipeline projects.

Areas of Practice

1. Eminent Domain, Property Rights, Construction and Commercial Litigation

Education

1. Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1982
2. University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A. (magna cum laude), 1979

Professional & Community Involvement

1. Florida Energy Pipeline Association, Board Member (2006-2010)
2. Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Eminent Domain Subcommittee
3. The Florida Bar, Eminent Domain Committee
4. Hillsborough County Bar Association, Construction Law Section and Eminent Domain Committee

Bar & Court Admissions

1. Florida Supreme Court and Trial Court
2. The Division of Administrative Hearings
3. United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
4. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
5. United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
6. United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
7. United States District Court for the District of Arizona
8. United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
9. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit