I provide important legal representation for clients
-at local government public hearings and
-during judicial review of those decisions in court
-serve as your "Special Magistrate" to resolve in Environmental and Land Use Disputes outside of court.
It is important to ensure your legal rights are not waived ~and that you explore all legal avenues that will promote or further your interest.
Ralf
Brookes Attorney
Call Ralf Brookes Attorney for:
Special Land Use & Zoning Counsel. Ralf Brookes Attorney has served as special land use counsel for Counties and Cities throughout Florida. Ralf Brookes has addressed many of the issues that arise before Cities and Counties with regard to development approvals. Ralf Brookes Attorney has specific experience in complex regulatory environments, including the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.
Land Use Litigation Counsel. Ralf Brookes Attorney has served as Land Use Litigation Counsel for Monroe County (the "Florida Keys") and has litigated cases for Sarasota County, Bradenton Beach, St Pete Beach, Yankeetown, and Non-Profit organizations and homeowner's groups.
Public Hearing Representation. Ralf Brookes Attorney has avoided litigation in many cases by assisting with pre-hearing legal review, preparation and presentations at public hearings held by City, County councils, commissions and boards.
When you have Public Records and Sunshine Law issues. Ralf Brookes Attorney can help ensure that govenments fully comply with public records and Sunshine Law. Ralf Brookes Attorney has provided advise to local governments, and assisted non-profits to obtain public records and access to meetings. Ralf Brookes Attorney has also litigated public records and sunshine law issues in court.
State Agency Actions and Formal Administrative Hearings. Ralf Brookes Attorney has represented cities and non-profits in formal administrative hearings on state environmental, water managment, elections commissions and other agency actions and subsequent proceedings before the Governor and Cabinet.
Appeals. Ralf Brookes Attorney has also represented parties in and appeals of Circuit Court Orders and Agency Final Orders to the District Court of Appeals.
When you need a Land Use Special Magistrate or must appear before one: Ralf Brookes Attorney has served as Special Magistrate for proceedings under Florida's Environmental and Land Use Dispute Resolution Act, Section 70.51 Florida Statutes (2008).
Ralf Brookes Attorney has been chosen as a Special Magistrate by governments, applicants and challengers to help resolve particular land use and environmental disputes.
Ralf Brookes Attorney has reached consensus with approved mediation results in recently concluded Special Magistrate proceedings brought under Florida Statutes Section 70.51 including the following cases in the Islamorada located in the Florida Keys:
Lorelei v. Village of Islamorada
Kulisky v. Village of Islamorada
Ralf Brookes, Attorney 1217 E Cape Coral #107, Cape CoralFlorida33904 (239) 910-5464 phone/direct line Ralf@RalfBrookesAttorney.com
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