Connecticut Eminent Domain Attorneys

Our eminent domain attorneys are committed to providing a complimentary case review for any individual or business facing eminent domain or condemnation in Connecticut.

At Sever Walker Padgitt, we work exclusively for LANDOWNERS. With offices in Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, we have a national presence and offer representation for landowners across the United States, including those in Connecticut.

If your property in cities like Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and beyond is facing eminent domain, Sever Walker Padgitt is your expert source of legal support. Our mission is to hold condemnors, whether they be State, Federal, Local, Utility, or University, accountable to the landowners whose land they are acquiring.

What is Eminent Domain Law in Connecticut?

In the state of Connecticut, government entities have the authority to acquire private property for public use. These public use projects can include things like road projects, utilities, public buildings such as schools, or businesses that are projected to provide significant economic development for the area.

This process involves a specific order of due process to establish public use requirements, notify landowners, and provide fair and just compensation for the property.

What Should Landowners Do After Receiving an Eminent Domain Notice in Connecticut?

Receiving an eminent domain notice in Connecticut can be a highly stressful and confusing experience. Understanding your rights and knowing what to do next is not easy. Finding the right kind of help can make all the difference.

When you receive a notice, don’t wait. Take these simple steps right away to help ease your mind and lift your burdens.

Contact a Connecticut Eminent Domain Attorney

By the time you receive a notice of eminent domain, the government has probably been at work in the background for months or years, deciding on its course of action and researching the property it plans to acquire. 

This puts the landowner at a distinct disadvantage. Contacting an eminent domain lawyer for Connecticut who understands the laws and your rights from every angle is the best way to make sure you receive fair treatment and compensation.

We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation. Sever Walker Padgitt is dedicated to helping people like you overcome challenging situations with dignity and equity.

Understand Your Rights

Consulting with an experienced Connecticut eminent domain lawyer is the best way to obtain straightforward answers about your rights and the most effective ways to defend them.

Do Not Negotiate on Your Own

It may be tempting to try to defend your own land and rights of ownership, but eminent domain law is a very complicated arena. It is extremely stressful and confusing to try to take on the government by yourself—not to mention the high likelihood that you may miss important information and fees that should be negotiated.

Getting the total amount of compensation that you are entitled to would be extremely difficult to achieve without expert help. The investment in a good Connecticut eminent domain attorney can make all the difference.

Case Results

State: Indiana (Marion County)

Case Type: Road projects

Initial Offer: $46,160

Sever Walker Padgitt Result:

$2,400,000

State: Indiana (Johnson County)

Case Type: Road projects

Initial Offer: $301,200

Sever Walker Padgitt Result:

$3,800,000

State: Indiana (Vigo County)

Case Type: Road projects

Initial Offer: $1,186,000

Sever Walker Padgitt Result:

$4,475,000

State: Indiana (Hamilton County)

Case Type: Road projects

Initial Offer: $79,200

Sever Walker Padgitt Result:

$3,000,000

State: Georgia (Union County)

Case Type: Road projects

Initial Offer: $454,250

Sever Walker Padgitt Result:

$1,500,000

State: Illinois, Sangamon County

Case Type: Road projects

Initial Offer: $125,600

Sever Walker Padgitt Result:

$1,191,950

Frequently Asked Questions

Every Connecticut landowner facing eminent domain is entitled to just compensation for their property, but it may come as a surprise that definitions and estimates of that compensation can vary greatly. It is very often weighted in favor of the entity acquiring the property.

Contracting the services of a Connecticut eminent domain attorney  is the best way to make sure all of the reimbursement funds you are entitled to have been accounted for in the settlement you receive.

Yes. Numerous additional expenses can arise when relocating a business. Business owners should talk to an experienced eminent domain lawyer  to ensure they receive all the reimbursement funds to which they are entitled.

Unfortunately, Connecticut law does not allow for recovering your attorney fees, but it is still a wise investment. Call Sever Walker Padgitt for your free consultation to discuss how we can help you make the most of a stressful situation.

Eminent domain must meet two conditions in the state of Connecticut. First, private property that is being taken must be restructured for public use. Second, the property owner must receive fair compensation for the land.

In most cases, a condemnor ultimately has the right to take your property, even if you refuse to negotiate. There are special circumstances that may overrule this, but, in general, your best bet is to hire an expert eminent domain attorney  familiar with Connecticut law to fight for your rights to just compensation.

Meet Our Team

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At Sever Walker Padgitt, we take pride in our expertise and dedication. With over 50 years of combined experience, our entire firm is built around serving youthe landowner who is facing eminent domain or condemnation.

Get to know the faces behind the firm and discover the depth of knowledge and commitment that drives us to achieve the best possible outcomes for you.

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Let us share our expertise before you take this case on by yourself. We pledge to provide a free case review for any individual or business facing eminent domain or condemnation.

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