Private Property Redevelopment Lawyers With Offices in St. Louis and Kansas City

Eminent Domain Attorneys for Property Owners

It is possible for the government to give condemnation and private property redevelopment powers to businesses. At Denlow & Henry, our St. Louis attorneys fight to ensure your property rights are protected and that you are adequately compensated for any taking that occurs.

If you need help dealing with eminent domain or private property redevelopment issues, contact our law office by e-mail or call 877-387-7052 in St. Louis or 816-472-5252 in Kansas City. Our Missouri attorneys will fight to protect your property interests.

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

Compassionate Private-Property Redevelopment Attorneys in St. Louis

Under Missouri laws, condemnation can not be used solely for economic development. Furthermore, private development usually entails a blighting of the area to be developed.

With TIF or other development laws, cities are in a position to create "new rules" for valuation and relocation. At Denlow & Henry, we often approach the city to negotiate a revision of these rules, including restrictions on the use of eminent domain. When faced with a private developer who has joined forces with a city to condemn properties, property owners and businesses must take steps to protect their interests. Owners should consult with an eminent domain law firm at the earliest opportunity when learning of a potential development affecting their property.

Retail-Development Condemnation

Originally, eminent domain was used only for public projects such as roads and schools. Today, that is no longer true. Cities routinely give developers condemnation powers in tax increment financing (TIF) areas or other city-designated "blighted" areas. Targeted properties can be condemned for retail development in so-called blighted areas. In essence, private property is being condemned to be transferred to another private party, namely the private-property redevelopment contractor. This controversial practice has generated considerable litigation and publicity in recent years. Issues arising from this practice include the legality of the "blighting," challenges to the alleged public purpose, and the amount of compensation.

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