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Biography
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 (5)
Administrative Law
Business Law
Eminent Domain
Property Rights
Construction and Commercial Litigation
Education & Credentials
University Attended:
University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, 1979
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Florida; 1983, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama; United States District Court for the District of Arizona; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
The Florida Bar (Member, Eminent Domain Committee); Federal Bar Association for the Middle District of Florida; Florida Energy Pipeline Association (Board Member, 2005-2006).
ISLN:
908930317
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available
Peer Reviews
4.8/5.0(2 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.8/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.8/5.0
Judgment
4.8/5.0
Communication
4.8/5.0
Legal Experience
4.8/5.0
4.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 05/23/11
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I had Brian Bolves for an Eminent Domain case in Naples. He was terrible at communication and releasing my settlement money from his escrow account. He or his assistant responded to 2 of 9 emails in...
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Brian Alexander Bolves got this award in 2026
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I had Brian Bolves for an Eminent Domain case in Naples. He was terrible at communication and releasing my settlement money from his escrow account. He or his assistant responded to 2 of 9 emails in...
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