The Constitution and Bill of Rights protect property owners from improper condemnation actions and provide that private property shall not be taken without just compensation. The attorneys affiliated with the Owners' Counsel of America are focused upon protecting property owners facing eminent domain, regulatory takings or other infringements upon their property rights.
From start to finish, our attorneys are experienced with all aspects of the condemnation process: from pre-condemnation planning to litigation, trial practice and appeal to just compensation and relocation. Whether the condemnation is initiated by a state or local government, the Federal government or a private redevelopment agency, we have the expertise and resources necessary to protect the property owner. The property rights lawyers affiliated with the Owners' Counsel of America are familiar with every kind of property issue that property owners face in this country.
As part of an eminent domain action, it is important to be familiar with different types of takings that you might be subjected to and the importance of having an experienced condemnation attorney on your side.
- Complete taking: This is when an entire property is purchased.
- Partial taking: When only a portion of the property is needed, the property owner must be compensated for the value of the land, as well as the amount the remaining property is devalued.
- Temporary taking: When a property is going to be used for a limited amount of time, then a property owner is paid for any losses that result from the temporary taking but remains owner throughout the process and after the project is completed. This may include when private land adjacent to a public works project is utilized or affected.
- Right of way (easement taking): This usually occurs when private property is taken for the purpose of using land for a roadway or utility installation. The property owner customarily maintains use of the land taken for a power pole, guard rail or roadway, but he or she gives up ownership to the land being encroached upon.
Eminent Domain Attorneys Protecting Your Property Rights
Eminent domain policies and procedures vary from state to state. Locate an experienced attorney from our national network to provide you with information concerning your rights as a property owner.
