MARK BENTLEY, P.A.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

On February 23, 2018, the Suncoast Section of the Florida American Planning Association conducted a half day seminar titled “Serving as an Expert Witness – Strategies and Techniques for Planners.” The event was held in the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners Chambers and was organized and sponsored by Mark Bentley with Johnson Pope. TAMPA BAY NEWSWIRE — On April 5, 2017, the Florida Sun Coast Chapter of the American Planning Association awarded Mark Bentley, APA the 2017 Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the planning profession and the support of professional development programs for members of the American Planning Association’s Florida Chapter. This award recognizes a member’s contribution to the development and mission of the American Planning Association in a substantial manner over a sustained period of time. Mark is a partner in the Firm’s Tampa office where he practices in the area of eminent domain, land use, governmental law and property rights. He is certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in City, County and Local Government Law, and has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) of the APA since 1989. Mark Bentley, P.A. is a firm that is experienced in governmental law, land use, zoning and planning law, eminent domain, and the protection of property rights; and has a solid track record of providing innovative and prompt results for our clients. The land use attorneys and eminent domain attorneys of our firm represent property and business owners in administrative proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies, involving wetland permitting, access management and billboard matters. The firm also handles land use litigation, including appeals to administrative agencies, circuit and appellate courts. The firm’s land use lawyers have substantial experience in obtaining approvals from local and state governments for landowners, homebuilders, commercial developers, including bar and restaurant owners. Also, the firm represents local governments in eminent domain and land use matters. If you are seeking a Tampa eminent domain lawyer, you should know that Mark Bentley, P.A. firm has advised and represented numerous property owners and local governments around Florida concerning their eminent domain rights. Unlike many eminent domain law firms, our Tampa eminent domain attorney firm has extensive land use, environmental and administrative law expertise. That’s important when dealing with regulatory issues that can affect property valuation, impacts to the remaining property, and the ultimate compensation received by the client, be it an owner, tenant, billboard company or business. Mark Bentley, P.A., has been selected as one of the Best Law Firms in the U.S. for 2014 and 2015 by U.S. News and World Report. In addition to his eminent domain and land use expertise, Mark has been generally recognized as one of the leading national authorities in the area of noise regulations, where he represents both the regulated community, as well as local and state governments. Thank you for researching our firm to see how we may assist you in your eminent domain and land use matters. If you would like to find out more about how we can assist you, please contact us by phone (813) 225-2500 during the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. For after hours or written inquiries, please use the contact form below. We look forward to speaking with you and the opportunity to provide our services.