Welcome to JacksonWhite Eminent Domain Law
We protect our client’s rights and assets with thorough, timely, client-focused representation.
JacksonWhite ensures property owners receive just compensation after a government or government-authorized entity seizes their property through condemnation.
Eminent domain issues can seem daunting. We are ready to help. Call (480)467-4334 to discuss how we can help you today.
Eminent Domain Services
Eminent Domain
Inverse Condemnation
Property Tax Appeals
Land Use Litigation
Land use law covers a wide range of complex legal issues, each of which are particularly relevant to property owners, developers, and investors.
Valuation
Counter Offer
A counter offer helps to consider your property’s true value while comparing it to how much your property may be worth to the government
Contact Us Immediately If:
- the government or a government entity contacts you regarding property it plans to obtain
- you receive an offer for compensation from the government regarding property you own
- the government is trying to discuss any aspect of taking your property
- the government condemns or takes a part, or all of your property
Consulting with an experienced eminent domain attorney in Arizona is essential in these scenarios. Our attorneys will help determine whether you should challenge the taking of your property or pursue greater compensation through the condemnation process. The latter can be done by examining factors such as independent property appraisals, engineering reports, land use analysis, and other relevant reports.
Meet Our Eminent Domain Attorneys
Anthony Misseldine is a Shareholder with JacksonWhite and practices in the areas of Eminent Domain and Commercial Litigation.
Kelsey Misseldine is an associate attorney at JacksonWhite representing private property owners in eminent domain litigation, as well as businesses and individuals in commercial litigation issues.
Arizona Eminent Domain FAQs
Compensation for private property is determined based upon fair market value, appraisals, expert witnesses, and negotiations. If a settlement isn’t reached through negotiation, this often can lead to legal proceedings.
Hiring an eminent domain attorney prior to reaching the legal proceedings stage is helpful in ensuring you receive the full value of your property.
Exempt properties typically include places of worship, burial grounds and any property used solely for religious or educational purposes – as well as those protected under federal laws such as Native American tribal lands.
Arizona Constitution and state laws forbid the use of eminent domain for exclusively private uses; instead it can only be employed to serve public needs such as infrastructure development, utilities installation, transportation or any public projects that benefit everyone in society.
Eminent domain proceedings in Arizona may take several months or longer depending on factors like its complexity, parties’ willingness to negotiate and any legal challenges that may arise. Negotiations, appraisal, filing a condemnation lawsuit and potentially trial may all take place during this process; for more accurate evaluation it’s advisable consulting with an experienced attorney about your specific circumstances.
Yes, if the government acquires only part of your land through eminent domain, you are entitled to receive compensation based on its fair market value based on factors like location, size, zoning restrictions and any improvements on it. This process is known as partial taking.
Additionally, in addition to receiving compensation for land taken, you may also be entitled to receive “severance damages”, designed to address any negative impacts caused by taking part of your property and reduce its value or usefulness.
Serving Clients Throughout Arizona
Our JacksonWhite Eminent Domain team proudly serves clients throughout Arizona who are in need of experienced and effective legal representation.
Chandler
Gilbert
Mesa
Peoria
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Tempe
