November 14, 2025
GrayRobinson is pleased to share Litigation Deputy Section Chair Rachael Crews and Shareholder Campbell McLean presented “Contested Order of Taking (OT) Roundtable: Practice Pointers for a Contested OT from Both Owner and Condemning Authority Perspectives” at the 29th Annual Florida Eminent Domain Conference. The conference brought together attorneys, appraisers, and real estate professionals from across Florida to discuss emerging trends and challenges in eminent-domain law.
In their presentation, Rachael and Campbell provided an overview of the OT process and its evolution over the past 30 years. They examined contested OTs from the condemning authority and property owner’s perspective, highlighting practical considerations, procedural pitfalls, and strategic approaches. Through case studies, they demonstrated real-world applications of these principles and illustrated how both owners and authorities can navigate contested OT scenarios effectively, offering attendees balanced, actionable insights for handling complex eminent-domain matters.
Based in the firm's Orlando office, Rachael represents property owners, business owners, and select condemning authorities in complex eminent domain cases and land use litigation across Florida. She has served as lead counsel in numerous eminent domain and inverse condemnation proceedings, valuation trials, and Bert Harris actions. Rachael helps clients navigate a variety of complex civil litigation matters and has developed a particular expertise in appeals involving eminent domain, land use, marital and family, high-profile individuals, and whistleblower law.
Based in the firm's Tampa office, Campbell is a civil litigator and trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the areas of eminent domain and real property. For over 25 years, he has been handling eminent domain cases for both property owners and select condemning authorities across the State of Florida. For the past 18 years, Campbell has served as a co-author of Chapter 2 of The Florida Bar’s eminent domain manual, Florida Eminent Domain Practice and Procedure.