Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Powell Law represents private property owners in all phases of eminent domain/condemnation and property valuation proceedings from the inception of the condemnor's activity through trial. George W. Powell, Jr., the firm's managing member, has handled complex condemnation cases involving multiple property owners, complex commercial properties, and partial takings with extensive severance damages to the remaining property. Our experience includes the valuation issues of casino-hotels; marinas; petroleum terminals; regional malls; and manufacturing plants.

The heart of every condemnation action is the property valuation: the value of the property taken and the value of the severance damages to the remainder, if the taking is a partial taking. Powell Law can advise property owners how to position their property pre-condemnation to maximize its highest and best utility. Once a government entity initiates the formal condemnation action, the process can be protracted and contentious. Powell Law guides clients through this process and can litigate the matter at all levels, from initial hearings through the appellate process.

Condemnation issues may arise in other contexts as well and Powell Law has the experience to deal with these issues as they arise. By example, local zoning and other governmental regulations may give rise to a claim that a taking has occurred, known as inverse condemnation. Powell Law has the experience to evaluate these situations and litigate the claims if necessary.