Fort Worth Condemnation/ Eminent Domain Lawyers

When a government entity assumes possession of private land in order to convert it to serve a public need, this is known as eminent domain or condemnation. This can happen not only on the state and federal level, but is also a governmental right that can be enacted by a local, city, county, or municipal government as well. The most frequent example of such a procedure are to annex private land to build a public highway.

The terms "condemnation" and "eminent domain" do not have different definitions; they refer to the same process and procedure of marking a private property to become public. When this happens, there are complex laws set in place to govern the transaction and protect the rights of the individual property owner from whom the land is being taken. Depending on both the present and future value of the land, and the strength of the legal case presented, property owners will receive a different amount of compensation for the parcel they are losing.

Experienced litigators fighting to protect your rights

When argued by an effective and experienced Texas condemnation attorney, your case should ensure that the compensation you receive is fair and that you are not financially injured by the transaction. However, it is important to ensure that your rights are represented fully if you are going through the eminent domain process as a landowner. Without the right attorney, you may be put at an unfair legal advantage that ends up severely damaging your financial situation in the long run.

With our help, you can ensure that:

• Your land is only being taken for appropriate causes that benefit the public, not a private individual or investment group that may or may not have ties with the purchasing municipality.
• The government or municipality is only taking the amount of land they need for the designated project, no more, and is adhering to the required laws and procedures throughout the eminent domain process.
• The compensation you receive is fair, based on the "highest and best use" that the land could represent. If the current property value is low but the property is projected to become more valuable in the future, you deserve the higher price.
• Your right to keep your land, should you choose to fight the condemnation, is fully represented. If you choose to pursue this option, we can help you assemble the strongest case possible in order to keep your property from being condemned.

Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, L.L.P., is highly experienced in this realm of litigation and understand the federal, state, and local laws that apply to your transaction. Since 1985, we have been looking out for the interests of private landowners whose property is being condemned for public use. Contact us to schedule a full consultation regarding your case and what our attorneys can do for you.

The Denton, Texas law firm of Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, L.L.P., represents residents and owners of privately held businesses throughout north central Texas, including communities such as Denton, Flower Mound, Lewisville, The Colony, Frisco, Gainesville, McKinney, Sherman, Decatur, Plano, Carrolton, Highland Village, Sanger, Trophy Club, Argyle, Krum, Ponder, Aubrey, Corinth, Shady Shores, Carter, Mingo, Green Valley, Bolivar, Plainview, Justin, Marshall Creek, Bartonville, Lincoln Park, Krugerville, and Minchin, Texas.

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