Just Compensation in Eminent Domain Cases in California

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Experienced Advocacy For The “Just Compensation” You Deserve

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 19 of the California Constitution both state that the government must pay “just compensation” in order to take a citizen’s private property.

Generally, “just compensation” is sought for the value of the real property being taken, improvements to the property, such as fixtures and equipment, and business goodwill. Just compensation for these items is generally the “fair market value” of the property as of a particular date.

At Century Law Group, LLP our seasoned, successful team of eminent domain attorneys fights hard to improve your chances of receiving just compensation during a government taking of your land. Our years of combined experience with favorable negotiated and litigated outcomes for appreciative clients are proof that we can help.

The Attorneys In Eminent Domain Representation Statewide

Are you seeking compensation for fixtures, equipment or other assets of your business, in addition to improvements made over the years? We have the lawyers who can protect your landowner rights, and yours alone — we never represent the government.

We welcome the opportunity to serve you in Los Angeles, San Diego, Northern California and Texas. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation. Call us toll free at 866-779-6353 or reach any of our law offices by email message.

Advocating For Your Right To Compensation For Fixtures And Equipment

If a government taking of your home or business property has become a foregone conclusion, you want to be compensated for every fixture and every piece of equipment you used to improve that property over a period of years.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as Article 1, Section 19 of the California Constitution, both insist that government must pay “just compensation” in advance of the taking of private property. This “just compensation” is generally sought for the value of real property being taken, improvements to the property, such as fixtures and equipment, and business goodwill.

When these issues are important to you, you should be in touch with the Attorneys in California eminent domain law right away — the law firm of Century Law Group, LLP.

Our eminent domain lawyers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Northern California and Texas use their decades of combined experience, proven skills, reputation for positive results and attentive personalized service to the benefit of our clients statewide. When fixtures and equipment attached to a property subject to eminent domain are in play, we aggressively safeguard your interests, in and out of the courtroom.

Contact Our Attorneys, Locally Or Toll Free From Wherever You Are In California

Century Law Group, LLP has been retained by clients with a wide variety of eminent domain needs. We have been able to assist them in getting the compensation they are entitled to for their condemned property.

We are also able to settle many of our eminent domain cases without dragging out a long trial, saving our clients time and stress. Our contingency fee policy means that if we can’t get you money for your property, you owe us nothing. That is how sure we are that we can help you. Please call us toll free at 866-779-6353 or email us for an initial consultation.

Compensation For Improvements In Eminent Domain Cases

Business owners whose land and facilities are in danger of being taken by the government’s powers of eminent domain deserve credit — compensation — for the property’s fixtures and equipment, as well as improvements to the business that would otherwise be lost.

These improvements are defined as “any machinery or equipment installed for use on property taken by eminent domain,” which cannot be removed from the property without substantial economic loss or damage to the property. These improvements are often referred to as “fixtures and equipment.”

Let Us Protect Your Rights And Financial Interests

If your company’s physical structure and commercial real estate have been targeted for a full or partial take by government, we can protect your rights — just as we have for business owners throughout the state for many years.

We are the skilled eminent domain attorneys at Century Law Group, LLP. We serve clients in Los Angeles, San Diego, Northern California, Texas and statewide.

When it comes to accurate property valuation, business relocation, compensation for improvements and other factors specific to eminent domain, our lawyers provide every benefit that has led to our track record of success — aggressive advocacy, careful guidance, proven skills in negotiation and litigation, and personalized service that is second to none.

California’s Experienced Attorneys In Eminent Domain Representation

Contact us to learn more about the many ways we can help you smoothly transition past legal differences with government. Arrange your initial consultation by calling toll free — 866-779-6353. We respond promptly to all email inquiries.

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