Press Releases Sep 28, 2020
Partner John E. Brown Receives James H. Krieger Meritorious Service Award
Riverside County Bar Association Honors Long-Term Community Service
Acquiring property through the exercise of eminent domain can be a controversial and highly politicized process. Legal requirements must be met, procedures must be followed, environmental issues often arise, and property owners must be treated fairly and receive just compensation. Assuring that all these requirements are met requires skilled and knowledgeable counsel.
Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Eminent Domain practice group provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of eminent domain and inverse condemnation, and litigating disputes when they arise. We have decades of experience representing all types of public agencies, including cities, counties, transportation agencies, school districts, water districts and other special districts in property acquisitions for public projects and infrastructure development. We also act for property owners and businesses in connection with public agency acquisitions of their property.
Shaping California’s Eminent Domain Law
Our eminent domain lawyers have handled thousands of acquisitions throughout California for every type of public project, including schools, highways, rail transit, blight removal, public housing, flood control facilities, private utility systems, water lines and reservoirs, parks, dams, endangered species habitats, power transmission, airports and courthouses. We are experienced in resolving all of the issues that can arise throughout the complex eminent domain process — from “right-to-take” challenges to high-stakes valuation and just-compensation disputes to inverse condemnation/regulatory taking claims. Our skilled litigators have represented clients in all forums, from public hearings to the courtroom, in trials and on appeal. We have secured numerous published court decisions and legislative changes that have helped shape eminent domain law in California.
Proactive Guidance and Comprehensive Representation
BB&K takes a proactive approach, advising clients from the pre-project planning stage through project completion, identifying and resolving issues and potential risks quickly, creatively and effectively. Working collaboratively with lawyers throughout the firm, we are able to leverage the knowledge and experience needed to successfully and cost-efficiently address all real estate, land use, environmental and other challenges that our clients face.
The Eminent Domain team advises and assists with:
We regularly work with outside experts, such as appraisers, community relations consultants, relocation agents, title/escrow officers, geotechnical experts, and environmental consultants and engineers to assure a smooth process and the best possible outcome for our clients.
Riverside County Bar Association Honors Long-Term Community Service
In Law360, BB&K's Gene Tanaka and Emily Chaidez Evaluate if COVID-19 Orders are Temporary Takings
Including San Diego Super Lawyers Rising Star Recognition
Ninth Circuit Decision in Apartment-Condominium Conversion Program Dispute
San Diego Magazine’s Annual List
Partner Gene Tanaka Analyzes Knick v. Scott in Law360
Impact on Public Agencies from SCOTUS Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania Decision
Recognized for Chapter 57 Participation and Support
Litigator Scott Ditfurth Shares Best Practices in Riverside Lawyer
BB&K Partner Mark Easter Walks Us Through the House of Depositions in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Law360 Annual Ranking Reflects Firm’s Continued Recent Growth
All Are Returning to the Annual List
Annual List Based on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings
Firm Expands to Meet Client Demand
Recognized for Support of Organization
New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018
Honored by Inland Empire Chapter of the International Right of Way Association
Federal Bar Association Inland Empire Chapter
Five BB&K Attorneys Recognized on Annual List
Partner Christopher Pisano Shares Right to Take Trial Strategy in IRWA Sacramento Newsletter
Land Use Law and Planning Conference 2018 Program
CLE International’s Eminent Domain Conference
BB&K Announces Promotions
Development, Accommodations, Sea Rise and Public Access
Appraisal Institute's 50th Annual Litigation Seminar
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JPAs Providing Municipal Services Must File with LAFCOs by July 1
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IRWA Los Angeles Chapter 1
New Partner Brings In-House Experience
3rd Annual IRWA Chapter 57 and SCCAI Joint Luncheon and Program
BB&K Helped RCTC Pave the Way
Firm’s Los Angeles Office Makes Debut at No. 173
CLE International
Congratulations to the BB&K Attorneys Recognized for their Work
Free Three-Part Webinar Series: Jan. 19., Jan. 26 and Feb. 2
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BB&K Partner Lauren Strickroth Provides Litigation Cost-Saving Tips in the Press-Enterprise
IRWA Orange County Chapter 67
BB&K Partner Kendall MacVey Filed Amicus Curiae Brief
Reversal Allows Public Agencies to Access Properties for Necessary Inspections and Testing Prior to Eminent Domain Actions
Palm Springs Life Magazine’s Annual List Includes Partners Robert Hargreaves, Douglas Phillips and G. Henry Welles
Public Works Officers Institute & Expo
A Founding Member and Past President, MacVey Hailed for Dedication and Leadership
CLE International’s Southern California Eminent Domain Conference
Five Partners on Super Lawyers List, Two Additional Attorneys on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
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