Is The Government Taking Your Land?

There are only a handful of former NCDOT attorneys who now work for property owners. We have six.

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North Carolina Eminent Domain Law Firm

6 former NCDOT attorneys. Nearly 3x more for your property.¹ Or more. We have a statewide network of experts that we can leverage to fight for your land’s maximum value.

As seen on TV (And elsewhere)

We don’t just know eminent domain. We teach it to other attorneys. It’s no surprise then that when the media needs someone to speak knowledgeably for a story, they turn to us. Over 100 newspapers, networks, and websites have.

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Commercial property and condemnations

Business owners often have the most to lose when it comes to eminent domain.

But that also means we can often help make an even greater impact.

While our average resolution is 3x the initial offers for our clients since our firm began, we’ve often made an even more significant difference for our commercial clients.¹

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Eminent Domain and Your Commercial Business

Issues you may be facing

Relocation

If a government taking forces you to move, your relocation costs should be covered. They likely won’t offer this compensation – you have to fight for it.

Condemnation

Home or business condemned? That means the government is suing you. Let us take the case, handle the paperwork, and navigate the process for you.

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Inverse condemnation

Government or utility project infringing on your property? They should pay you for that – even if they’re not actually taking the land.

Easements

Sometimes the government doesn’t take the land, it takes rights. Your property could be worth significantly less, and easement contracts can be very tricky.

Appraisals

Did the government use the right appraiser? Was it performed correctly? We know how to spot mistakes and hire the right appraisers for the job.

If we don’t win, you don’t pay a dime. Guaranteed.

When we say there’s no risk to hiring us, we mean it. We front the costs of your case, hiring experts, and our time. The cost is considerable, but so is our confidence.

If we can’t get the government to increase its offer, you pay nothing — not even the sunk costs of the case. Plus, we never touch the original offer. It’s yours to keep, no strings attached.

Our fee comes ONLY from any amount we get for you over the government’s original offer.

FAQs

Do I need an attorney?

If you choose to accept the government’s initial offer, you may not need a lawyer – though you’re likely leaving money on the table. Possibly a lot of money. Since we’ve been in business, we’ve gotten our clients an average of nearly three times more than their initial offer.1 We see people get lowballed and give up property rights without a fight all the time. Let us help you.

How can an attorney help me?

There are some very important reasons you should consider hiring an experienced eminent domain attorney:

Experience: We see the things most property owners don’t or can’t, like the real impact of the government taking on your property.
Perspective: We begin with the end in mind – not just getting you paid, but what it takes to get there. Even if it means going to court, we start planning for that from day one.
Resources: Both financial and human. For example, not only do we front the cost of a true eminent domain appraisal, but we also know which appraiser(s) to hire for your property.

Network: We know how to push your case to the people with real decision-making authority and how to seek a larger settlement on your behalf.

How much is my property worth?

Can I refuse an eminent domain taking?

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What should I not do when it comes to my eminent domain case?

The three biggest mistakes we see property owners make are:

Give up – Some people either believe the government is being fair or that they’re required to accept that initial offer. They give up without a fight, and they end up settling for a fraction of their property’s real value.
Negotiate poorly – Some property owners may believe they can effectively negotiate against the government. Even if you have real estate and business experience, the government plays by its own rules, and you can deeply damage the value of your case if you get it wrong – and it is easy to get it wrong.

Wait and see – Sitting on the fence is fine and dandy until someone takes the fence. Hiring our firm immediately costs no more than hiring an attorney at the last minute. Hesitation is likely a mistake, and the cost could be quite high.

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There are only a handful of attorneys in NC who practice eminent domain exclusively, and even fewer with NCDOT experience. We have six. That’s why it’s worth getting in touch with us for a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We will give you our professional evaluation of your legal situation and recommend next steps. This evaluation is free, and there’s no pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.