Senior Associate Brendan Lynch represents both commercial and residential property land owners, as well as tenant business owners, in issues of eminent domain/condemnation. Typically, the cases involve a governmental entity (Florida Department of Transportation, county, city, expressway authority, or other state agency) or private utility with condemnation powers seeking to take land from the property owners. Interesting to note, Brendan has also represented condemning authorities on special projects – bringing a perspective from both sides of the table.
Brendan also handles all levels of property tax appeals throughout the state of Florida, including assessment reviews, direct negotiations with county property appraisers, appeals to the Value Adjustment Board, and trial and appellate court proceedings. He represents owners of a wide array of property types, including apartment projects, condominiums, commercial strip centers, hotels, residences, and other retail buildings. Brendan also has experience with many different types of exemption applications, including agricultural, conservation easements, healthcare, homestead, military housing, non-profit, religious, and senior living.
A Virginia native, Brendan has made his home in Orlando since 2005. He is married and resides in the College Park neighborhood in Orlando.
Recognition
Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable G. Kendall Sharp, U.S. District Judge, Middle District of Florida, 2005-2007
Editor-in-Chief, Federal Circuit Bar Journal, 2004-2005
2008-2009 "Honors Edition" of Who's Who Among Executive and Professionals
Recognized as a "Legal Elite Up & Comer" for 2009 and 2014 by Florida Trend Magazine
Recognized as a "Florida Rising Stars" 2012-2014 by Florida Super Lawyers
Community Activities
Adult Literacy League, President of Board of Directors
Legal Aid Society, Guardian ad Litem
Central Florida Partnership, Young Professionals Advisory Council
Orange County Teen Court Advisory Board
Professional Certifications, Memberships and Activities
The Florida Bar, Eminent Domain Committee
The Virginia Bar
