What Are My Rights under Eminent Domain?
If a municipality decides to build a road across your land, you have the right to due process and just compensation under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. The attorneys at Fair Compensation, an affiliation of three Wisconsin law firms, is dedicated to protecting the rights of landowners, and pursuing fair and equitable compensation. For a confidential consultation, call us at 866-550-7311, or contact us via e-mail.
When Should I Get an Attorney Involved?
The eminent domain process is complicated. First you will receive a notification, followed by informal negotiations. Many landowners try to negotiate face to face, and settle for less than fair market value. If you do not respond, you may miss the deadline entirely, and lose the right to challenge the original assessed value.
We recommend you retain an experienced eminent domain lawyer to protect your rights. Our attorneys prefer to get involved from the very start, sitting with you during negotiations and providing learned, experienced advice. If the offered price is too low, we can represent you at the land valuation hearing and throughout the appeals process.
You DO have the right to fair compensation, which translates into fair market value. We represent property owners in eminent domain cases, and have a long track record of success. Call us today at 866-550-7311 to set up an appointment in our Madison, Milwaukee or Superior, Wisconsin, law offices.
How Much Will Fighting a "Taking" Cost?
We understand that many landowners hesitate to take on the government, either state, county or township / city. The government does have the right to take your property under these conditions:
You are justly compensated.
The regulatory taking is for the greater good.
At Fair Compensation, we find that many landowners settle on a selling price too quickly, losing the use of their land and missing out on fair market value.
In Wisconsin, you may recover attorney fees if you go to trial. Attorney fees are also sometimes paid if it is discovered that the initial offer was too low.
Get an Attorney Experienced in Eminent Domain Issues on Your Side
For answers to these complex eminent domain questions, call our Fair Compensation law offices in Madison, Superior and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at 866-550-7311. Or contact us via e-mail to schedule a consultation with a qualified eminent domain lawyer about inverse condemnation or rezone questions.
