Turkheimer & Hadden

Protecting Your Property

The United States Constitution allows federal and state governments to take private property for public use when necessary, but also recognizes the importance of private property rights, and requires fair compensation when when seizure or private property is required. This principle is known as eminent domain. In some circumstances, private companies can seize your property when it is to be used for public uses, such as for power lines, gas lines, or other utility purposes, under the constitutional eminent domain clause. If you have been contacted by either a government agency or a private company seeking to purchase or obtain rights to use your property, do not settle or agree to sell your private property without first contacting an attorney. Turkheimer & Hadden has been highly successful in obtaining fair compensation for property owners whose property is subject to seizure. It is often possible to obtain settlements of many times the amounts offered by the government or entity seeking to take the property, as we have done on behalf of our clients. It is also often possible to prevent or minimize the impact of the taking of your property in the face of such a demand. However, it is important to get involved in the process as early as possible, before your property is seized by eminent domain. If the government or a company has contacted you in an attempt to buy or use your property, please call us today. We will work with you to ensure that your private property rights are preserved and that you are properly compensated for any governmental use of that property