Eminent Domain | Carlin & Ward, P.C.

Preparing for eminent domain seizure of your home

On behalf of Carlin & Ward, P.C. | Sep 21, 2020 | Eminent Domain

The school district has informed you that it plans to take over two blocks near one of its high schools for an expansion project that will cost several millions of dollars. The trouble is: You and several of your neighbors have residential homes on these blocks. As...

If my property is taken by eminent domain, can I get compensation?

On behalf of Carlin & Ward, P.C. | Jun 19, 2020 | Eminent Domain

By law in the United States, your state and federal governments can take a portion of land that you legally own. This government power is called “eminent domain.” The government can then do whatever they want with the land. They can build roads on it, designate it for...