Condemnation litigation
The government cannot dictate the final price for your property. We evaluate necessity, valuation, damages to the remainder, and every compensable interest—then negotiate or litigate towards an optimal result for you.
Eminent domain
Protecting what you own.
The government has significant power. Property owners have rights—and those rights are worth defending.
Know the full impact of the taking.
Illinois eminent domain cases do not work like ordinary real estate transactions. Compensation may extend beyond the land physically taken, and an initial government offer may not reflect the property’s highest and best use or how the remaining property is damaged.
Pre-condemnation counsel
Early agreements and communications can affect later rights. We review notices, plans, appraisals, access proposals, and acquisition documents before a formal complaint is filed.
Partial takings
A narrow strip of land can have a wide impact. We examine lost parking, reduced access, impaired visibility, drainage, configuration, and the value of the remaining parcel.
Relocation benefits
Public entities may be responsible for eligible moving and relocation costs, including certain equipment, reinstallation, and reestablishment expenses.
Road and Tollway projects
The firm has represented owners affected by IDOT, Illinois Tollway, county, and municipal projects across Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, Winnebago, and Will counties.
CTA and Metra projects
We represent owners and businesses affected by transit expansions, station work, easements, parking projects, and other CTA projects.
Before you sign
Get the offer and project plans reviewed.
A focused review can reveal valuation issues, overlooked damages, relocation benefits, and critical deadlines.
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