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California Eminent Domain And Condemnation Lawyers: Maximizing Your Compensation

Is your home or business the subject of condemnation? You need eminent domain attorneys who can give you peace of mind and help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.

At the Sherman Oaks law office of The Horowitz Law Firm, APC, we protect the rights of residential and commercial property owners and displaced commercial tenants or business owners in the Los Angeles area and throughout California. We have extensive experience with condemnation law, and we have obtained many positive results for our eminent domain clients. Our mission is simple: to aggressively assert your property rights and ensure you receive the maximum compensation the law allows.

How Does Eminent Domain Work?

Under the law of eminent domain, municipal, state or federal governmental bodies have the right to take private land for public use. The government can use the power of eminent domain for public projects such as: 

However, eminent domain laws also give property owners the right to fair compensation and other remedies. Our Los Angeles eminent domain lawyers can protect your interests by negotiating with agencies and advising you of your rights throughout the condemnation process. Remember, you do not have to accept the first offer you receive in an eminent domain situation. You have the right to your own assessment to determine an accurate, fair market valuation.

What Are My Rights In An Eminent Domain Or Condemnation Case?

If your property is the subject of a condemnation, you are entitled to the following:

  • Loss of goodwill: If a business suffers a loss of profits or some other loss in a condemnation of business property, the business owner may be entitled to compensation for loss of or diminished business goodwill. 
  • Severance damages: Sometimes, only a portion of a property may be condemned. If the remaining parcel has a diminished value as a result, the owner may be entitled to severance damages.
  • Relocation assistance: Under the California Relocation Assistance Act, you may be entitled to assistance from the public entity to relocate to another home or place of business.

California law also requires that the condemning government agency pay the property owner up to $5,000 for their own appraisal. If you have already paid for an assessment out of pocket, contact us to discuss whether we can seek reimbursement.

Should I Hire An Eminent Domain And Condemnation Attorney?

When you are up against the government, which is immensely powerful and has near-infinite resources, you are at a disadvantage without representation. When a public entity initiates an eminent domain or condemnation action, its immediate offer is almost never the full, fair market value. The job of a condemnation lawyer is to protect your rights. 

If you have received notice from the condemnor of a Resolution of Necessity hearing, your counsel can represent you at that proceeding. If the condemning agency made an offer that you believe is too low, your lawyer can help you obtain your own appraisal. Then, they will negotiate for fair market value.

What Sets Your Eminent Domain Law Firm Apart?

Our team of eminent domain attorneys has more than 40 collective years of experience. They are highly knowledgeable in several other practice areas that intersect with eminent domain and condemnation. For example, real estate law, construction law, and land use and zoning.

Cost-efficiency is always at the forefront of our minds. We strive to maximize the value that we provide to our clients. You do not receive any unexpected fees or tacked-on, unnecessary services from us.

We are trial lawyers. We aggressively assert your rights throughout eminent domain litigation and represent you at all stages of the legal proceedings. In addition to seeking just compensation for the fair market value of your property, we will seek all compensation that may be available to you. 

Talk To A Los Angeles Condemnation Attorney About Your Rights

If you are facing possible condemnation of your residential or business property, assert your constitutional rights with The Horowitz Law Firm, APC. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation with a Los Angeles condemnation lawyer. We handle cases across the entire state of California. Call 818-528-5183 or send us an email to begin.