California Just Compensation Attorney

When property condemnation through the government's power of eminent domain is used to take private property, a land owner often has to fight to obtain fair market value. Finding out what that value really should be typically requires input from an expert appraisal service and the advocacy of an experienced eminent domain attorney.

Experienced Condemnation Lawyer Fighting for Just Compensation for Property Owner

If your residential or commercial property is under consideration for condemnation and conversion to public use in the Central Valley area of California, contact me, eminent domain lawyer Robert J. Ernst, III for a free initial consultation. I have more than 25 years' experience as a real estate and eminent domain lawyer working to protect the rights of land owners.

The Impact of Property Appreciation after Initial Appraisal on Fair Market Value

Learn how to obtain and document expert opinion on property appreciation that may have transpired since the city, county, or private utility set a "fair market value" of your property.

Business Valuation

Discuss issues related to the value of your business, when condemnation will affect your retail enterprise or other type of business on the property to be condemned. A business valuation, along with an updated property appraisal, may help you obtain a more just compensation package.

Just Compensation for Unique Property Design or Improvements

Explore ways that expert opinion may bolster your case for just compensation for your private property. Have unique improvements been made to your existing printing press office or commercial laundry building that will be difficult to replicate elsewhere? What will the loss of good will of your existing customer base mean to your business? What are realistic relocation costs?

Convincing the Condemning Authority of your Right to Just Compensation

I am a dedicated eminent domain attorney ready and prepared to convince the condemning authority of your unique or special financial needs when your property will be taken via eminent domain.

My depth and breadth of experience in a wide range of real estate and business related legal matters also includes issues of water law, construction law, and non profit organizations.