Eminent in Our Domain

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

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Ackerman & Ackerman is widely considered one of America’s leading law firms specialized in protecting property owners in eminent domain and condemnation cases and has obtained over $700 million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements 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

General Motors Poletown Plant

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$357,000

Total Paid:
$5.1 million

Offer for Land Adjacent to Airport

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$380,000

Total Paid:
$2.025 million

40 Acres

Ohio

Government Valuation:
$2,995,000.00

Total Paid:
$29,800,018.00

Taking of Used Auto Parts Facility

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$300,000

Total Paid:
$1.6 million

Office Acquisition of Motel

Maryland

Government Valuation:
$1.3 million

Total Paid:
$2.3 million

Restaurant

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$361,945

Total Paid:
$1.433 million

Painting Contractor

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$460,000

Total Paid:
$2.9 million

Payment of Damages for Failed Condemnation

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$300,000

Total Paid:
$3.2 million

Midland Contracting

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$416,185

Total Paid:
$1.649 million

Claim for Damages Created by Water Contamination

Michigan

Government Valuation:
$1

Total Paid:
$1.3 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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