Fred S. Werdine has practiced exclusively in the areas of eminent domain; condemnation; inverse condemnation and property rights for more than 20 years.
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
· "I'm From the Government and I'm Here to Help: What you Need to Know When the Government Knocks on Your Door about an Eminent Domain Matter", Speaker Association of Corporate Counsel - West Central Florida Chapter, October, 2011
· "Eminent Domain," Speaker, Hillsborough County Paralegal Association, Tampa, FL, April 2008
· "Legal Issues for Florida Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers," Speaker, Half Moon LLC, Tampa, FL, February 2005
· "Telecommunications Issues and Eminent Domain," Speaker, Nextel Seminar, Maitland, FL, November 2003
· "Taking of Property by Eminent Domain," Speaker, National Business Institute - Land Use Planning and Eminent Domain in Florida Seminar, October 1997
· "Procedures and Considerations for the Recovery of Costs in Eminent Domain Actions," Speaker, Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges, September 1995
· "Determination of Attorneys' Fees in Florida Condemnation Proceedings," Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association-Eminent Domain Seminar, June, 1993
· "Valuation of Property in Recessionary Times," Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Seminar 1992
· "Business Damages in Florida," Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association - Eminent Domain Seminar, Tampa, FL 1991
· "Legislative/Case Law Update," Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar/Realtors Association Seminar, March 1996
· "Overview of Appraiser and Attorney Relationship," Speaker, The Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Condemnation Seminar, 1989
Publications
· "Order of Taking," Author, Eminent Domain Practice & Procedure Manual, 5th Edition, The Florida Bar Journal, 1996, Update, 1999
· "Compensation for the Loss of Direct Access," Author, The Lawyer, Hillsborough Bar Association, October, 1995
· "Order of Taking," Author, Eminent Domain Practice & Procedure Manual, 4th Edition, The Florida Bar Journal, Update, 1992
· "Damages Caused by the Impairment of Access to a Pre-existing Roadway," Author, The Lawyer, Hillsborough County Bar Association, December 1992
Professional Affiliations
· American Bar Association: Section of Litigation, Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Committee; Section of Real Property, Condemnation Committee
· The Florida Bar: Eminent Domain Committee
· Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Tampa: Class of 2008
· Hillsborough County Bar Association: Chairman, Eminent Domain Committee, 1995-1996; Environmental and Land Use Section
· Leadership Tampa Bay: Class of 2005
Community Involvement
· Academy of Holy Names
· Hyde Park Methodist Church
· Jesuit High School
· Plant High School
· St. John's Episcopal School
· Tampa Bay Aquatics Swim Team
· Tampa Preparatory School
Industries
Hospitality
Retail
Telecommunications and Utilities
Distinctions
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