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With more than 60 attorneys in our firm practicing in various areas of the law, the media trusts us to provide knowledge and information that concern the community and the state.

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Below Are Some of Our Most Recent Press Releases, News, and Appearances in Media:

Spectrum News 1 Turns to Attorney Bert Concepcion for Perspective on Growing Eminent Domain Activity in NC

Spectrum News 1 Turns to Attorney Bert Concepcion for Perspective on Growing Eminent Domain Activity in NC

Posted on December 22, 2025

In a recent Spectrum News 1 interview, NC Eminent Domain Law Firm attorney Bert Concepcion offered important recommendations for North Carolina property owners who may be impacted by government land takings. With the NCDOT contacting roughly 170 landowners about the forthcoming NC 16 (Providence Road South) Widening Project, Concepcion explains what owners can expect and how they can prepare for this and other projects on the horizon. Learn more.
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NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Featured on WSCIC’s “Town Talk with Bill Russell”

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Featured on WSCIC’s “Town Talk with Bill Russell”

Posted on December 9, 2025

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm’s Kevin Mahoney and Tom Quigley joined the radio show “Town Talk with Bill Russell” on WSCIC to discuss how eminent domain proceedings impact North Carolina landowners. Hear their insights beginning at the 29:10 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9ZNz4gyTVQ&list=PLAc_W-mw-nm-uLDAI6MMGNkKCLIUvtrzt&index=3
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NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorneys Bert Concepcion and Kevin Mahoney Interviewed About the Independence Blvd Projects on “Breaking with Brett Jensen”

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorneys Bert Concepcion and Kevin Mahoney Interviewed About the Independence Blvd Projects on “Breaking with Brett Jensen”

Posted on November 25, 2025

Attorneys Bert Concepcion and Kevin Mahoney were invited to share their insights on how the Independence Blvd widening projects may impact Charlotte-area property owners on WBT’s “Breaking with Brett Jensen” podcast. During the interview, they explained how the eminent domain process works and key considerations when the NCDOT seeks to acquire private property for public projects. Listen here (at the 27:00 mark).  
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Other Appearances

Opinion Article by NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorney Stan Abrams Appears in “Chatham News + Record”

Posted on January 25, 2024

In an opinion piece, former NCDOT attorney Stan Abrams of the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm says that Chatham’s rapid development and expansion shouldn’t mean that property owners’ rights get trampled in the eminent domain process, and that property owners can and should push back against the government’s initial offer for the full value of […]

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorney Kevin Mahoney Appears in “Spectrum News” Article About the Increase in Eminent Domain Cases in North Carolina

Posted on January 24, 2024

In this article, former NCDOT attorney Kevin Mahoney of the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm discusses the influx of eminent domain cases resulting from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the increasing need for infrastructure across North Carolina. See the full article here.

“The High Point Enterprise” Quotes NC Eminent Domain Law Firm About the Archdale Rd. Widening Project

Posted on January 10, 2024

The article discusses the Archdale Rd. widening project and property owners’ options if they’re in its path. It advises that the state’s offer for your property might not be the most you can get, and that you can push for the full value that your property may be worth. See the full article.

NC Eminent Domain Lawyer Kenneth Bryan Interviewed for “WXII 12 News” Story About Eminent Domain Takings in Winston-Salem

Posted on June 30, 2021

Kenneth Bryan advises property owners to push for a fair price for their property and to not just accept the state’s first offer because the state may not always value properties the same way consistently, leading to a tremendous difference in how much they pay for one property over another. See the full article.

Article About North Carolina Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorney Jason Campbell’s $1.4 Million Total Settlement for Five Eminent Domain Cases Appears In “North Carolina Lawyers Weekly”1

Posted on March 21, 2018

Former NCDOT attorney Jason Campbell of the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm was able to turn a collective $535,000 offer for five buildings in Union County into a total of $1.4 million by pointing out oversights in the government’s appraisal.1 See the full article.

Article About Stan Abrams’ $1.3 Million Eminent Domain Settlement Appears in “North Carolina Lawyers Weekly”1

Posted on March 3, 2018

The article describes how NC Eminent Domain Law Firm attorney and former NCDOT lawyer Stan Abrams was able to turn a $935,000 offer from the NCDOT into a $1.3 million offer by hiring appraisers who provided a more thorough inspection than the government’s appraiser. Stan used construction cost estimates and other information to increase the […]

North Carolina Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorney Jason Campbell’s $960,000 Eminent Domain Settlement Featured in “North Carolina Lawyers Weekly”1

Posted on November 17, 2017

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm attorney and former NCDOT lawyer Jason Campbell was able to turn a $181,500 offer into a $960,000 settlement for a business park by pointing out a statute from 1957 regarding just compensation for service roads on property.1 See the full article.

Jason Campbell Offers Opinion on Amendment to Eminent Domain Law in North Carolina

Posted on April 20, 2017

According to former NCDOT attorney Jason Campbell of the NC Eminent Domain Law Firm, the amendment, which is intended to protect against unjust eminent domain takings, might not broadly apply in North Carolina because of the state’s relative lack of older buildings and infrastructure. See the full article here.

North Carolina Eminent Domain Law Firm Attorneys Jason Campbell, Stan Abrams, and Kenneth Bryan Appear In “North Carolina Lawyers Weekly” Article About Map Act Case They Settled for $652K11

Posted on October 5, 2015

The article describes how the team at NC Eminent Domain Law Firm helped secure a settlement for a pair of siblings 20 years after their farmland was damaged by the Map Act.1 See the full article here.

Jason Campbell’s $570K Eminent Domain Settlement Is Detailed in Article from “North Carolina Lawyers Weekly”1

Posted on October 2, 2015

NC Eminent Domain Law Firm attorney and former NCDOT lawyer Jason Campbell was able to more than double a $231,000 offer into a $570,000 settlement after the state threatened to take its offer back in this unexpected case.1 See the full article.

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