Property Rights Attorneys for Landowners Nationwide
If you’ve just opened that dreaded property acquisition notice, you may be wondering where you can turn for help with navigating the turbulent waters of eminent domain. Or maybe you’re already in the stages of negotiating the value of your property and aren’t being given the compensation you deserve. In any case, the property rights attorneys at Sever Walker Padgitt are on your side.
What Is Eminent Domain?
Eminent domain refers to the power of a local, state, or federal government to seize private property to convert it to public use. In some states, this right of takeover can also extend to private companies.
A property takeover can be straightforward, a physical taking, in which the government acquires full ownership of a property. They might also attempt a regulatory taking. With this type of action, the government severely restricts and regulates the use of your private properties, effectively stripping them of value.
To exercise eminent domain and effect a physical property taking, specific rules and procedures must be met, including clearly identifying the need for a particular property. The most common uses are road expansions, public buildings such as police stations and hospitals, and routing public utilities.
Property Rights and Why They Matter
Property rights define who owns a piece of land, what it can be used for, and how it can be transferred to someone else. These rights help protect your property investment and its use.
Because of your rights of ownership, another corporation or government group that would like to use your land has to follow the process outlined in the law to acquire the land from you legally. This requirement includes paying you a fair purchase value.
There are many ways companies may try to get around these legal procedures or avoid paying appropriate compensation. These efforts may require you to respond with an inverse condemnation action. It is extremely important to get in touch with a lawyer for property rights who can help you stand up for yourself and achieve the best possible results in any eminent domain action.
How Sever Walker Padgitt Can Help
As experienced property rights lawyers representing landowners across the United States, Sever Walker Padgitt has the expertise to help you know your property rights and get the fairest treatment in your eminent domain case. We’ve helped owners of retail spaces, gas stations, banks, farms, and many more types of property get the compensation they are entitled to under the law.
Case Review & Property Assessment
Contact us for a free initial consultation, where we will discuss your case and review the property assets at risk. You’ll get straightforward answers about your situation and how the property rights attorneys at Sever Walker Padgitt can help.
Independent Valuation & Expert Analysis
It is in your best interest to explore an independent, expert evaluation of your property. Often, the initial offer you receive for your land will be far below what it should be.
Negotiation with Government Agencies
Negotiations with government agencies are impossible to face alone. Once your land law attorney has gathered all the information they need to support your case, leave the negotiations to them. A keen understanding of all the laws and policies surrounding property takeovers is an extremely valuable asset that will often pay for itself many times over.
Litigation
In rare situations, negotiations can fail, and litigation is required. Our experienced property rights lawyers are there to stand up for you from beginning to end. We’ll keep you informed at every stage and make sure your case isn’t swept under the rug or lost in red tape.
Final Resolution & Payment
At Sever Walker Padgitt, we receive payment when you do. When your final compensation is awarded, our fees will be deducted from the additional amount we negotiated on your behalf.
Our Expertise as Land and Property Rights Lawyers
Our practice is focused solely on eminent domain and inverse condemnation. It’s our mission to hold the government accountable and protect landowners across the country, offering advice and experience needed to resolve your case.
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Why Choose Sever Walker Padgitt
With decades of experience with land law and property rights, our attorneys remain dedicated to helping private property owners fight large corporations and government agencies nationwide. We explore every avenue to defend your rights and deliver fair compensation that is equivalent to the actual value of your assets.
Along with our proven record for negotiating maximum compensation for our clients, we offer no-cost initial consultations to help you understand your rights and potential outcomes for your case.
Hire an Eminent Domain Land Law Attorney Today
Whether you’re an individual or a business owner dealing with eminent domain or condemnation, Sever Walker Padgitt can help. Don’t go into this battle alone—hire an eminent domain lawyer to find the evidence needed to keep your land or get the full compensation you deserve.
Not sure if the experienced land law attorneys at Sever Walker Padgitt can help your situation? Check out our What We Do page to see if we fit your needs, or contact us today for a free consultation.
Case Results
State: Indiana (Morgan County)
Case Type: Road projects
Initial Offer: $377,300
Sever Walker Padgitt Result:
$2,300,000
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 (Hamilton County)
Case Type: Road projects
Initial Offer: $138,252
Sever Walker Padgitt Result:
$266,000
State: North Carolina (Guilford County)
Case Type: Road projects
Initial Offer: $251,200
Sever Walker Padgitt Result:
$340,000
State: Ohio (Lorain County)
Case Type: Road projects
Initial Offer: $296,000
Sever Walker Padgitt Result:
$575,000
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sever Walker Padgitt Property Rights Attorneys Can Help
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