Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Florida Civil Engineering Experts
Founded in 1989, Morris-Depew Associates has established itself as a leading multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and mapping. Our approach integrates collaborative expertise across disciplines to address client needs, emphasizing sustainable design and community impact. With over three decades of experience, we serve both public and private sectors across Florida, delivering tailored solutions for urban, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our team of seasoned professionals brings deep technical knowledge and local regulatory expertise to every project, ensuring compliance and long-term value.We prioritize client collaboration, leveraging advanced methodologies to transform visions into functional, enduring infrastructure. Recognized for our litigation support and expert testimony, we uphold rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. Headquartered in Fort Myers with offices in Tallahassee and Destin, we combine regional insight with statewide reach to advance Florida's development needs.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Planning
Landscape Architecture
Survey & Mapping
Expert Testimony
Construction Projects
Real Estate Transactions
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined leadership experience in civil engineering and land use planning.
- Our multidisciplinary team integrates engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture for holistic solutions.
- We maintain active involvement in Florida's regulatory processes and local jurisdiction requirements.
- Our firm provides expert witness testimony qualified in multiple Florida judicial circuits.
- We operate three statewide offices to ensure localized service delivery across Florida.
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team specializes in sustainable infrastructure development including roadway design, stormwater management, and utility systems. We provide comprehensive services from site feasibility analysis to construction oversight for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our engineers combine technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to deliver cost-effective, code-compliant solutions that enhance community infrastructure.
Land Planning
We create holistic land use plans balancing functional requirements with environmental considerations. Our planners navigate zoning regulations, conduct site analyses, and develop entitlement strategies for mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments. By integrating engineering and ecological assessments, we optimize land potential while ensuring compliance with local jurisdiction requirements across Florida.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architects design aesthetically pleasing, functional outdoor spaces that enhance property value and community appeal. Services include site master planning, streetscape design, and environmental mitigation for urban and resort developments. We collaborate with engineers to create sustainable landscapes that meet both aesthetic and practical project objectives while complying with regulatory standards.
Survey & Mapping
We offer precise boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking services using advanced surveying technology. Our team supports real estate transactions, development projects, and legal proceedings with accurate spatial data. As Florida's trusted surveyors, we ensure proper property entitlements and regulatory compliance for land development initiatives.
Expert Testimony
Our qualified experts provide technical analysis and courtroom testimony on land use, zoning, and development issues. With experience in Florida circuit courts and federal proceedings, we assist legal teams through document review, data analysis, and presentation of technical evidence. Our litigation support spans transportation planning, eminent domain, and regulatory compliance matters.
People
David W. Depew
President, Principal, and Co-Founder
Dr. Depew brings 35+ years of experience as a planning consultant and expert witness, qualified in multiple Florida judicial circuits for comprehensive planning and zoning matters. His expertise includes transportation planning, demographics, and eminent domain issues.
M. William Morris
Principal
As co-founder, Mr. Morris provides strategic leadership in civil engineering and land development, leveraging decades of experience in Florida's regulatory environment to guide complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
Ryan Shute
Principal
Mr. Shute oversees project execution across disciplines, ensuring technical excellence in engineering and planning services while maintaining client-focused solutions that align with Morris-Depew's legacy of quality and innovation.
Matt Lincolnhol
Director of Landscape Architecture
With extensive experience in site design and environmental planning, Mr. Lincolnhol leads landscape architecture initiatives that integrate aesthetic value with functional development requirements across residential and commercial projects.
Mark A. Hatfield
Principal Surveyor
Mr. Hatfield directs surveying operations, applying specialized expertise in boundary determination and geospatial analysis to support land development transactions and construction projects across Florida's diverse landscapes.
Questions
What services does Morris-Depew Associates offer?
We provide civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, surveying, mapping, and expert litigation support for public and private sector clients across Florida.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Morris-Depew Associates has delivered engineering and planning services since 1989, with leadership members maintaining over 35 years of individual experience.
In which areas of Florida do you operate?
We serve clients statewide from three offices located in Fort Myers (main office), Tallahassee, and Destin/Santa Rosa Beach.
Can you assist with regulatory compliance and permitting?
Our team specializes in navigating Florida's zoning regulations, development codes, and entitlement processes to ensure project approvals meet all legal requirements.
Do you provide expert testimony services?
Yes, our principals are qualified experts in comprehensive planning, zoning, and transportation issues in Florida circuit courts and federal proceedings.
How do you handle complex development projects?
We employ a multidisciplinary approach integrating engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture to address technical challenges while maintaining client objectives.
