Eminent Domain Government Taking (Condemnation of Property)
What are your rights if the government
wants to take all or a part of your property for a public purpose?
Prior to Condemnation
The government agency will generally appraise the property it
needs and send someone to make an offer to purchase the needed
property rights. The government can take your property for a public
use provided they pay just and adequate compensation to the property
owner. Generally this negotiator or right of way agent will make a
low offer to purchase your property and explain that they will just
condemn the property if you do not sell to them. Do not be
intimidated. The government must always pay just and adequate
compensation for property taken or damaged. It is advisable to seek
competent legal advice before selling any of your property rights.
The Condemnation Process
If the property owner does not agree to sell the needed property
to the government they have several means of acquiring title to the
property. All of these methods require the filing of a suit by the
government agency. Get competent legal representation if this
happens. Many firms work on a contingency fee basis (percentage of
recovery over and above the offer) and this may not involve
retainers or hourly billings. The attorneys will have your property
appraised and make a fair assessment of the value of the property
taken or damaged by the government. This is generally the only way
to get top dollar for your property rights condemned by the
government.
What does that mean. If you are reading this you may have had your property or part of it condemned for the building of roads, schools or other government projects. You are entitled to be paid. Before you open your front door to find a new street in your front yard or walk outside your business and find your parking has all been taken, call us at 770.622.4700 or toll free at 877.622.9112. If it is during normal business hours ask for Stephen Fuller (ext. 106). You may also send an email at info@dfslaw.com. Before you hire an attorney, investigate and ask questions. You should hire an attorney with the experience necessary to handle your case and one that knows where the courtroom is as well as how to handle a jury should the need arise. There is no charge for the consultation and we will let you know if we can help you.
You should know your rights before your property is seized. Your are entitled to be paid for all damages that occur as well as the true value of your property. We work on these cases on a contingency fee arrangement. Our contingency is not based on what is paid, but is based on how MUCH MORE we can obtain for you. Usually the government will pay into court what they deem the property to be worth. That is where we come in. We seek to obtain more than the government offers and that is where we provide tremendous value to you. Initial consultations on these matters are free.
We engage special counsel to assist us in these types of cases. Their practices are limited to Eminent Domain cases and we have unique knowledge not only of the process, but who the government experts are and how to confront the government to get you the true value of what they took from you along with all damages.
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If you are reading this you may have had your property or part of it
condemned for the building of roads, schools or other government
projects. You are entitled to be paid. Before you open your front
door to find a new street in your front yard or walk outside your
business and find your parking has all been taken, call us
at 770.622.4700 or toll free at 877.622.9112. If it is during
normal business hours ask for Stephen Fuller (ext. 106). You may
also send an email at info@dfslaw.com. Before you
hire an attorney, investigate and ask questions. You should hire an
attorney with the experience necessary to handle your case and one
that knows where the courtroom is as well as how to handle a jury
should the need arise. There is no charge for the consultation and
we will let you know if we can help you.
You should know your rights before your
property is seized. Your are entitled to be paid for all damages
that occur as well as the true value of your property. We work on
these cases on a contingency fee arrangement. Our contingency is not
based on what is paid, but is based on how MUCH MORE we can obtain
for you. Usually the government will pay into court what they deem
the property to be worth. That is where we come in. We seek to
obtain more than the government offers and that is where we provide
tremendous value to you. Initial consultations on these matters are
free.
We engage special counsel to assist us in these
types of cases. Their practices are limited to Eminent Domain cases
and we have unique knowledge not only of the process, but who the
government experts are and how to confront the government to get you
the true value of what they took from you along with all damages.
