Why Strategic Business Owners Partner With Eminent Domain Attorneys to Seek Maximum Compensation

You’re smart. You’re successful. You built your business into what it is now. But none of that means you should handle an eminent domain negotiation on your own.

We get it. Perhaps you’ve negotiated your way through complex contracts, engineered strategic multimillion-dollar deals, navigated real estate acquisitions, and outmaneuvered your competitors. That kind of experience can make it very tempting to say: “This land issue? I can handle it.”

But if the government is coming to take all or part of your business property – whether it’s your parking lot, your loading dock, or your front entrance – this is not the time to wing it. And seeking compensation for the wrong things can actually result in less overall compensation for your business. Call today at 1-877-393-4990 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

And if you’re thinking your in-house counsel can handle the negotiations with the NCDOT, you may want to keep reading.

Eminent domain is not like any negotiation you’ve done before

Most business negotiations follow a logic you understand: value exchanged, needs balanced, outcomes predicted. Eminent domain flips that logic on its head. In a typical deal, the value of something depends on its practical usefulness, revenue potential, or operational importance.

But in eminent domain?

• That extra entrance your customers love?
  May be worth nothing under the law.
• The easement that restricts how you build?
  Could cost you a lot more than you think.
• That temporary construction access?
  Might wreak havoc on your revenue.

This area of law is littered with traps for the unwary. Negotiating for the wrong things can backfire, sometimes permanently. Accepting a lowball offer now can prevent you from recovering full compensation later – even if you realize your mistake.

“Tremendously skilled team with great depth of experience in the world of condemnation of real estate assets. Excellent negotiations on my behalf.” – Jim A., former NC Eminent Domain Law Firm client¹

Your in-house counsel is likely not an eminent domain attorney

You wouldn’t ask your CFO to design your website. You wouldn’t ask your marketing VP to manage your legal compliance. So why would you expect your in-house attorney – no matter how sharp – to handle your eminent domain fight?

Eminent domain is its own complex area of law. The rules, procedures, and case law are  different. The evidence you need to build your case for maximum compensation is different. And the consequences of getting it wrong can echo for decades.

Even the most seasoned in-house general counsel likely doesn’t:

• Know which damages to your remaining property are non-compensable in North Carolina
• Understand inverse condemnation strategies
• Know how to identify when it’s appropriate to demand greater relocation compensation
• Know the ins-and outs of negotiating easement contracts
• Know how to spot the subtle difference between “fair market value” and “just compensation”
• Work routinely with a network of land experts across North Carolina

This is not a knock on your team. It’s a reminder to allocate your resources wisely.

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm: Fighting to get North Carolina businesses maximum compensation

Experienced eminent domain attorneys live and breathe eminent domain all day long. At the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm, we have dedicated attorneys who:

Have worked for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Understanding how the other side thinks and works can be a significant advantage, and having relationships with the NCDOT is important.

Practice eminent domain law only and represent property owners exclusively 
No distractions. No dilution. Our team is focused solely on fighting for maximum compensation for property owners who are losing their land to the government.

Have a deep network of North Carolina land experts at their disposal
We have appraisers, engineers, planners, economists, and many other land professionals ready to work on your case.

Are recognized, award-winning professionals
Sought out by the media. Trusted by peers. Respected by judges.
 
Have a trial-tested track record¹
Some takings should be fought in court. Our attorneys have litigation experience – several have fought and won NCDOT cases while working for it – and won’t blink at trial.
 
Know how to reach higher levels of government authority
Past NCDOT experience and relationships can come in handy if it’s time to escalate your case.
 
Use proprietary technology to manage your case and keep on track
We created case management software that helps us streamline processes and has earned national recognition and lots of praise from our clients.

Have the resources to take on the government
Eminent domain battles are not cheap. But we front all the costs – and absorb them if we don’t get you a better offer from the NCDOT.

Still thinking about handling eminent domain yourself? Here’s a real-life example of the benefits of hiring an eminent domain attorney.

Business owners tell us all the time:

“I just want to get it over with.”
“It doesn’t seem like that big of a deal.”
“The government said it’s a fair offer.”
“Why pay a lawyer if I can do it myself?”

And we tell them:

• We’ll handle all the details for you.
• What you don’t know can definitely cost you – in compensation.
• If it truly is a fair offer, the NCDOT won’t mind if you get a second opinion.
• If you’re worried about costs, consider how much you may be leaving on the table.

For example, a phone call to our firm helped one businessman get 10x more money for his property from the government. Ferondo Moore started out negotiating on his own – he even doubled the NCDOT’s initial offer – but he started to feel uneasy about an easement it wanted (even though he was assured it would not disrupt his day-to-day operations). We were able to point out how the easement significanlty impacted parking and increased his initial offer 10x!¹

Our No-Fee Guarantee eliminates risk

We front all costs  and guarantee that you pay nothing if we don’t get you a better offer.

If we think the NCDOT’s initial offer is low, we can work with our network of land experts – such as surveyors, engineers, appraisers, realtors, and land planners – to get an unbiased view of the impact that the proposed taking may have on your business.

We front the cost of these expenses in order to obtain a fair and objective valuation of your property, and we absorb these costs if we don’t get you a better offer. Guaranteed.

Our experienced representation can make a significant difference for your business

Our attorneys have achieved remarkable results for our clients and have handled many different kinds of eminent domain cases for businesses throughout North Carolina. Since we started our firm, we’ve helped our clients get on average nearly 3x more than their initial offers.¹

Partner with the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm  if you want:

• us to shoulder the burden and details of determining the highest possible value for your business property
• a skilled team (with 6 attorneys on it who used to represent the NCDOT) fighting for your rights
• to be treated as a top priority as outlined in our You-First Policy

We will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation. The evaluation is free – but not getting one could cost you (and your business) a lot. Call 1-877-393-4990 or contact us online today.