The lawyers at Hasty Pope LLP can help if the government has appropriated your property against your will or is taking action to exercise its eminent domain powers. Our attorneys have a comprehensive understanding of Georgia law and property owners' rights, and are experienced in trying eminent domain lawsuits. If you are seeking the legal counsel of a qualified attorney, you can rest assured that the eminent domain lawyers at Hasty Pope LLP have the experience and the drive needed to help.
Our firm is committed to protecting the rights of property owners throughout North Georgia and is eager to lend a helping hand. Contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation.
What Is Eminent Domain?
What Rights Do I Have?
Eminent domain refers to the government's ability to appropriate, or take over, any private property within its jurisdiction without the owner's consent. This power is typically used so that the property can be reallocated to public use, though "public use" can be broadly interpreted by the government. In some cases, states have exercised their eminent domain rights for projects that allocated the land to private entities under the guise of "economic redevelopment."
The eminent domain process requires that the government first try to negotiate a sale with the property owner. If the property owner refuses, the government must then file a court order stating its intent to exercise the right of eminent domain. In court, a private property owner can make claims that the government has failed to offer fair compensation and failed to make a case that the appropriation is for public use. Depending on the outcome of the case, the government or private property owner will be given ownership.
If you have had your property seized against your will, or the government is threatening to appropriate your property, you have rights. The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that, "No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." The lawyers at Hasty Pope LLP are committed to protecting the constitutional rights of property owners and can help ensure that your legal options are fully exercised.
In cases involving the use of eminent domain, the government is legally obligated to prove that the use of eminent domain is for the public good and must provide property owners with just compensation, usually determined as the fair market value, for any property that is appropriated. Our lawyers can aggressively represent you in court to help thwart the government's action or to help ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation legally entitled to you in the event of an ownership transfer.
The attorneys at Hasty Pope LLP have the experience and knowledge needed to bring about a successful case resolution. Contact our lawyers today if the government has misappropriated your property.
To learn more about eminent domain or to schedule a free case consultation, please contact the legal team at Hasty Pope LLP in Canton, Georgia today.
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