Condemnation Lawyers With Offices in St. Louis and Kansas City

Many issues affect the final outcome of your case. Because many actions taken by a property owner prior to litigation may affect the outcome, it is important for an owner to consult with an experienced condemnation attorney as soon as he becomes aware of government plans to acquire his property. In eminent domain, also known as condemnation, the government is your adversary seeking to acquire your property and potentially harming your business. Our firm has the experience and expertise to swiftly analyze your situation and advise a course of action.

Protection of the property owner is the primary concern of the lawyers at Denlow & Henry. Call or e-mail us today.

When the government first approaches the property owner, there may be several critical issues to be addressed. For example, what should the property owner's response be when the government requests to perform environmental testing? Or, how should the owner respond when his opinion of value is asked before any offer has been made? What should the owner reveal about his business or property replacement needs at the initial meeting with the government representative? What should the owner's response be when the government wishes to send an appraiser to the property to inspect the premises and obtain documents? The answer to these questions will impact the outcome.

In the end, a property owner's and business owner's initial decisions can improve or diminish his outcome. That is why an eminent domain law firm should be consulted as soon as the owner learns of potentially being acquired.

Complexity of Eminent Domain Law

Eminent domain procedures and law are complex and require experienced eminent domain attorneys. From challenging the right to take, to determining what is compensable, to what procedures should be followed are the everyday issues handled by Denlow & Henry. Under recent revisions of the Missouri condemnation statute, new concepts have been introduced, such as heritage value and homestead value, which would increase potential compensation. New restrictions on private redevelopers' ability to blight and condemn property now exist. Property owners also have new rights to alter the location of the proposed public project. Our firm is fully knowledgeable about the changing eminent domain laws and knows how to apply them to the property owner's advantage.

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