Areas of Practice:
Appellate
Eminent Domain
Bert J. Harris Act
Inverse Condemnations & Takings
Real Property Litigation
Property Owner
Representation
Jay Bartlett is a founding shareholder of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of water law, environmental law, property rights, eminent domain, and general real estate matters. In addition to his work in Florida, Mr. Bartlett practiced in the areas of water law and related environmental litigation in Colorado for eight years. He has represented landowners, developers, and governmental entities in the development and protection of water supply and delivery systems, environmental permitting and defense of various agency enforcement matters against local, state, and federal agencies. Mr. Bartlett has also represented owners of wastewater treatment plants in permitting and enforcement actions.
Education
University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 1985
University of Florida, B.S. (Accounting with Honors), 1982
University of Florida, A.A. (Liberal Arts and Sciences, with High Honors), 1980
Bar + Court Admissions
Florida
Colorado
Georgia
Awards + Recognitions
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell
Selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America 2019
Named Super Lawyer in Super Lawyers Magazine 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2018
Named a Top Attorney in Florida in the Wall Street Journal, 2011
Named Lawyer of Distinction, 2019, 2020
Named a Top Attorney by SuperLawyers.com, 2007, 2010, 2011
Professional + Community Involvement
Hillsborough County Bar Association
The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section
Colorado Bar Association
Publications/Speeches
Property Interests Subject to Condemnation, AEDP Quarterly meeting (January 2000).
Taking of Subdivision Access Rights, Journal of the Association of the Eminent Domain Professionals (Spring 1999).
Condemnation Blight, AEDP Quarterly Meeting (June 1999).