Powerful Eminent Domain Attorneys, Always on Your Side

Some Georgia attorneys work in eminent domain part-time. Others work both sides of eminent domain cases.

We only work in eminent domain, and we’re always on your side. And it shows.

On average, our clients get 3x the initial offer for their properties.1

Is my property worth 3x more?

Our history & mission

Our firm was founded by several attorneys who worked for a state Department of Transportation, handling some of its largest and most important cases.

They left because they believed property owners weren’t always treated fairly in these negotiations, and we’ve never forgotten our roots. We understand most people don’t want their property taken. We’ve seen firsthand what happens when people are left to fend for themselves.

Our mission is to help even the playing field and make sure you’re treated with the dignity and respect you deserve along the way.

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Attorneys

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David Needham**

David Needham** is the lead attorney at the GA Eminent Domain Law Firm. In addition to Georgia, he is licensed to practice eminent domain in North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia.  “Client service and satisfaction is of the upmost importance to me and practicing in property rights defense allows me to contribute in that space.” David [Read More]

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Adam Thornton***

Adam Thornton*** joined the GA Eminent Domain Law Firm in 2023. While his path to becoming an attorney was untraditional, every turn strengthened his resolve to be an advocate for others. “I will provide a forthright assessment of the matter, set specific expectations, communicate often, and work diligently to seek great outcomes.” Adam’s drive and [Read More]

Supported by

These eminent domain attorneys are employed by our parent firm, and are not licensed to practice
law in Georgia. However, our Georgia attorneys may draw on their expertise, contacts, and other
resources as they see fit.

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Stanley Glenn Abrams*
Former State DOT Attorney

16+ years of eminent domain experience

Often interviewed as expert by media

Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member4

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Kenneth Bryan*

8+ years of eminent domain experience

Interviewed as expert by media

Named to “Best Lawyers: Ones to

Watch”5 list by Best Lawyers, 2021-2023

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Jason T Campbell*
Former State DOT Attorney

24+ years of eminent domain experience

Often interviewed as expert by media

Former Chair & Legislative Co-Chair –

Eminent Domain Section, NCAJ

Has taught other attorneys

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Brain Lagesse*

2+ years of eminent domain experience

Former DOD security-clearance contractor

Has taught law students

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Kevin Mahoney*
Former State DOT Attorney

27+ years of eminent domain experience

Has taught other attorneys

NC Pro Bono Honor Society Inductee, ‘20

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Ken Sack*
Former State DOT Attorney

11+ years of eminent domain experience

Has taught other attorneys

*** indicates licensure in GA, NC, VA, and FL
** indicates licensure in MA, NC, and DC
*indicates licensure in NC

4Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Neither the Georgia Eminent Domain Law Firm, nor Stanley Abrams represents that similar results will be achieved in your case. Each case is different and must be evaluated separately.
5For more information regarding the standards for inclusion for “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” visit: www.bestlawyers.com

What you get with us

Choosing the right attorney for your eminent domain case is an important decision.

Choose wrong, and you could leave thousands of dollars – maybe hundreds of thousands – on the bargaining table. Or accidentally give up important property rights.

But at the end of the day, the choice is yours. You won’t get any high-pressure sales from us. We let our reputation do the talking.

Let's talk

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Expert attorneys

Our lead attorneys are recognized in the field of eminent domain. They teach other attorneys how to handle eminent domain cases and are often asked by the media to comment as experts.

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Impressive resources

We operate under two large, highly-successful parent firms – the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and Monge & Associates – meaning we have the resources available to push for maximum value.

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Other side experience

We believe our experience working for a state DOT gives us an edge – we know its strategies, we know what’s going on under the surface, and we’ll leverage this on your case.

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Established contacts

We have relationships with engineers, land planners, and other experts who we can call on as needed to help build evidence for each type of case.

No win, no fee.2
Guaranteed.

To say our fee structure is a “win-win” is mild, but we make special promises because we’re confident in our people.

First, we help you collect the government’s initial offer without closing negotiations, so you get all the money you would have without us.

Then we front the costs to build your case. We may hire experts or put in long hours. You still pay nothing. And you never will if we don’t get more.

Only after we get the government to agree to pay you more do we take a cut.

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Ferondo Moore
He’d already doubled the offer, but something told him to call…

Ferondo Moore was offered $38,000 for a utility easement that the DOT claimed “wouldn’t affect” his business. No stranger to real estate deals, Ferondo was able to convince the DOT to nearly double that offer. Even so, a friend suggested he contact us.

If Ferondo had not listened to his friend’s advice, he would not have realized the life-changing extent of that easement’s damages to his business until it was too late. And he would have left an additional $337,000 on the table — 10x more.1

Former GA Eminent Domain Law Firm client Glenn.
When the stakes were sky high, Glenn turned to us. And we delivered.

Semi-retired, Glenn was counting on his businesses in NC to help generate income — but the DOT there had other plans. They told Glenn they were taking huge pieces of his land; worse, they offered him much less than he knew it was worth. It was going to take some serious research to get the DOT to budge.

We were up to the task. This was Glenn’s first time going through this, but we had “other side” experience from working for a state DOT. We knew how to challenge their appraisal, counter with our own expert analysis, and get Glenn over 300% more in just compensation.1,3

Former GA Eminent Domain Law Firm client Tony.
You don’t need to know the law to recognize a lowball offer…

When Tony Dickens got his offer from the NCDOT, he was sure it was some kind of mistake. Less than $2,000? After confirming the offer was accurate, Tony refused to give in. He called and asked us to fight for everything he was entitled to under the law.

Good thing he did. Through hard work, meticulous research, and forceful negotiation, we got the government to up his offer to $43,150 — an increase of more than 2,000%.1 Tony was very happy with the outcome and the personal care he received along the way.3

Get a free case
evaluation today.

There are only a handful of attorneys in GA who practice eminent domain exclusively. And even fewer with DOT experience. That’s why it’s always worth it to get a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We let you know what we think a fair offer would be. This evaluation is free, and there’s no
pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.

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