Eminent in Our Domain

We Fight For Property Owners Nationwide

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Ackerman & Ackerman protects the rights of landowners facing eminent domain and condemnation proceedings.

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Ackerman & Ackerman traces its roots to 1931 with a track record of nearly 90 years of defending aggrieved property owners nationwide. The firm is widely considered one of America’s leading law firms specializing in eminent domain with well over $500 million dollars in settlements won for property owners.

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Transportation Disputes

The government frequently uses its eminent domain power to build or expand often at the expense of existing infrastructure. These projects take a drastic toll on property owners. We can protect your interests.

Water Disputes

Waterway property is at risk of condemnation because of the appeal of its location and its financial value. We have years of experience fighting for landowners with property interests on a waterway.

Utility Disputes

When property is condemned for utility space, those entities must not advance their private business interests. We ensure utilities are held accountable and you receive just compensation.

Case Results

Partial Taking of Vacant Land for Road Expansion

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$660,000

Total Paid:
$2.4 million

General Motors Poletown Plant

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$357,000

Total Paid:
$5.1 million

Taking of Property for New Road

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$400,000

Total Paid:
$2.8 million

Office Acquisition of Motel

Maryland

Government Valuation:
$1.3 million

Total Paid:
$2.3 million

Taking of Land Adjacent to Airport Facility

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$432,000

Total Paid:
$1.65 million

Hadyniak / Cieciek Properties

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$380,000

Total Paid:
$2.025 million

Bar & Restaurant

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$11,500

Total Paid:
$200,000

Automobile Dealership

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$115,000

Total Paid:
$700,000

Acquisition of Riverfront Industrial Land

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$600,000

Total Paid:
$2.8 million

Natural Gas Storage Field Conversion Project

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$386,000

Total Paid:
$5.386 million

Winning Just Compensation For Our Clients Nationwide

Case Results

Significant Research Articles By The Law Firm

Principles of Compensation for the Taking of Gasoline Petroleum

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Working with Experts

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What You Need to Know About Condemnation Compensation in Partial Taking Cases

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Eminent Domain: The Constitutionality of Condemnation Quick-Take Statutes

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Just Compensation for Condemnation of Going Concern Value

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The Evolution of Expropriation in Michigan

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Do Judicial Challenges to Takings Still Exist?

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Commercial Property Owners Can Minimize the Disruptions and Financial Headaces of Costly Land Seizures

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The Federal Process in Gas Storage Condemnation Litigation

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Highest and Best Use and Partial Takings Issues

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Principles of Compensation

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Valuation Issues in Eminent Domain Litigation: What You Need to Know

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Michigan Real Property Review

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The Changing Landscape and Recognition of the Public Use Limitation: Is Hathcock The Precursor of Kelo?

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The Interplay between the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause and the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause:

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Federal Eminent Domain Procedures

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Protect Your Domain From Eminent Danger

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