Eminent Domain/Condemnation

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Our Services for Governmental Agencies

Project Management

Compliance with Uniform Relocation Assistance Act
Compliance with state law
Compliance with local law and procedures
Selection of consultants
Management of project team

Pre-condemnation Planning

Early entry onto properties
Title issues
Zoning/land planning issues
Environmental investigations
Analysis of potential damages

Redevelopment Projects

Compliance with redevelopment requirements
Blight determinations
Redevelopment plans
Selection of Redevelopers
Redevelopment agreements

Defense of Challenges to Condemnations

Public purpose
Blight determinations
Procedural challenges

Determination of Just Compensation

Obtaining effective appraisals
Experience with complex valuations
Knowledge of valuation theories
Knowledge of appraisal methodology
Knowledge of statutory requirements
Knowledge of appraisal industry standards (USPAP, etc.)
Highest and best use analyses
Impact of environmental issues
Supporting appraisers with other experts
Management of multiple experts
Severance damages in partial takings

Network of Experts

Real estate appraisers
Real estate review appraisers
Machinery and equipment appraisers
Land planners
Industry consultants
Environmental consultants

Relocation Benefits

Implementation of relocation programs
Claims under Uniform Relocation Assistance Act
Claims under state law
Moving expenses
Personal property claims
Business dislocation payments
Reestablishment payments
Relocation advisory services

Litigation

Administrative proceedings, trials and appeals
State and federal courts

Creative Settlements

Lump sum awards
Structured settlements
Non-monetary benefits

Related Proceedings

Environmental cost recovery actions
De facto condemnations
Actions under "private road laws"

Governmental Agency Results

NEW HIGH SCHOOL

West Chester Area School District

Our Team represented the West Chester Area School District in its acquisition of a property for a new high school. In that case, we defeated a challenge to the condemnation by the property owner.

RECREATIONAL CENTER

City of Coatesville

Our Team represented the City of Coatesville in its acquisition of properties for a regional recreation center. In those cases, we defeated a series of challenges to the condemnation and the project by property owners and others.

AIRPORT EXPANSION

Louisville International Airport

Our Team represented the Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County in a major expansion of the Louisville International Airport. We assisted the Airport in virtually every aspect of this project from pre-condemnation planning through the just compensation stage.

HIGHWAY PROJECTS

Delaware Department of Transportation

Our Team represents the Delaware Department of Transportation in its acquisition of properties to complete major highway expansions and improvements in Delaware. We assist DelDOT in acquiring properties through negotiated acquisitions and, when necessary, in defeating challenges to condemnations or litigating the amount of just compensation owed to property owners.

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Practice Chairs

Herbert Bass
Marc E. Needles
David B. Snyder

At a Glance

Nationally Recognized
Experienced Team
Comprehensive Knowledge
Valuation Professionals
Successful Litigators
Efficient Results